Balgownie Public School vs Pleasant Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balgownie Public School
Balgownie · Government primary · K-6
329 students · ICSEA 1076
Pleasant Heights Public School
Mount Pleasant · Government primary · K-6
241 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Balgownie Public School Balgownie NSW | Pleasant Heights Public School Mount Pleasant NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #616 of 1,619 | #166 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1877 of 4,908 | #602 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 329 | 241 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 147 | 112 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Balgownie 2519 | Mount Pleasant 2519 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgownie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pleasantht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 60.6).
- •Pleasant Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1076), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pleasant Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •Balgownie Public School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 241.
- •Balgownie Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balgownie Public School better than Pleasant Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Pleasant Heights Public School ranks higher (74.3 vs 60.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balgownie Public School and Pleasant Heights Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Balgownie and Mount Pleasant in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balgownie Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pleasant Heights Public School has 17.1.
How do Balgownie Public School and Pleasant Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Balgownie Public School is 616th of 1,619 and Pleasant Heights Public School is 166th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.