Balgownie Public School vs Wollongong Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 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
Wollongong Flexible School
Towradgi · Independent special · 7-10
71 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Balgownie Public School Balgownie NSW | Wollongong Flexible School Towradgi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #616 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1877 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 329 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 147 | 44 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 46% |
| Suburb | Balgownie 2519 | Towradgi 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgownie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wollongong.flexi.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Balgownie Public School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wollongong Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.6).
- •Balgownie Public School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 71.
- •Balgownie Public School is a government school while Wollongong Flexible School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Wollongong Flexible 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 Balgownie Public School and Wollongong Flexible School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Balgownie and Towradgi 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 Wollongong Flexible School has 10.1.
How do Balgownie Public School and Wollongong Flexible School rank in NSW?
Balgownie Public School is 616th of 1,619 and Wollongong Flexible School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.