WA · Government Primary
Balga Primary School
Balga 6061 · K-6
Balga Primary School is a government primary school in Balga, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 937, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 213 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 81% have a language background other than English.
How Balga Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Balga Primary School ranks 595th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 42 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 33rd-highest ICSEA and the 26th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Majella Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Balga Primary School scores 937 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Balga Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Balga
Balga Primary School is located in Balga, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,299/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 13,864.
View full Balga suburb profile →Schools near Balga Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balga Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majella Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balga | 0.6 km | 958 | 21 higher | 233 |
| Gladys Newton SchoolGovernment Combined · Balga | 0.6 km | 1008 | 71 higher | 157 |
| Warriapendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 0.7 km | 965 | 28 higher | 266 |
| Balga Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balga | 1.0 km | 909 | 28 lower | 596 |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Westminster | 1.1 km | 1015 | 78 higher | 176 |
| John Septimus Roe Anglican Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Mirrabooka | 1.1 km | 1075 | 138 higher | 1,702 |
| Westminster Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Westminster | 1.2 km | 971 | 34 higher | 372 |
| Westminster Education Support CentreGovernment Primary · Westminster | 1.2 km | 979 | 42 higher | 97 |
| North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre - North Balga CampusGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| North Balga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.4 km | 922 | 15 lower | 276 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balga Primary School a government school?
Yes, Balga Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balga Primary School offer?
Balga Primary School offers K-6.
What is Balga Primary School's ICSEA score?
Balga Primary School has an ICSEA score of 937, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balga Primary School?
Balga Primary School has 213 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balga Primary School?
The nearest schools to Balga Primary School are Majella Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Gladys Newton School (0.6 km), Warriapendi Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Balga Primary School located?
Balga Primary School is located in Balga, WA 6061. Visit the school website at http://balgaps.wa.edu.au/.