Balgowlah North Public School vs Seaforth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balgowlah North Public School
North Balgowlah · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1169
Seaforth Public School
Seaforth · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Balgowlah North Public School North Balgowlah NSW | Seaforth Public School Seaforth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 1,619 | #134 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #479 of 4,908 | #511 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 381 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 187 | 208 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Balgowlah 2093 | Seaforth 2092 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgowlahn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | seaforth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.7 vs 75.3).
- •Balgowlah North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1165), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seaforth Public School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 381.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Dee Why
Frequently asked questions
Is Balgowlah North Public School better than Seaforth Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Balgowlah North Public School and Seaforth Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Balgowlah and Seaforth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balgowlah North Public School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaforth Public School has 18.9.
How do Balgowlah North Public School and Seaforth Public School rank in NSW?
Balgowlah North Public School is 128th of 1,619 and Seaforth Public School is 134th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.