Balmain Public School vs Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balmain Public School
Balmain · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 1172
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
Rozelle · Government high school · 7-10
854 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Balmain Public School Balmain NSW | Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus Rozelle NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 1,619 | #55 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #566 of 4,908 | #159 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 321 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 172 | 335 / 519 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 194 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Balmain 2041 | Rozelle 2039 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | balmain-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.6 vs 75.5).
- •Balmain Public School has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.9).
- •Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is the larger school with 854 students compared with 321.
- •Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has grown faster over five years (13% vs -16%).
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 Balmain Public School better than Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus?
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 Balmain Public School and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Balmain and Rozelle in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balmain Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has 13.2.
How do Balmain Public School and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus rank in NSW?
Balmain Public School is 151st of 1,619 and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is 55th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.