WA · Government Primary
North Balga Primary School
Balga 6061 · K-6
North Balga Primary School is a government primary school in Balga, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 922, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 276 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 72% have a language background other than English.
How North Balga Primary School compares
By ICSEA, North Balga Primary School ranks 630th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 30th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre - North Balga Campus, a government primary school 0.0 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. North Balga Primary School scores 922 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For North Balga Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Balga
North 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 North Balga Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs North Balga Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre - North Balga CampusGovernment Primary · Balga | 0.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Warriapendi Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.1 km | 965 | 43 higher | 266 |
| Balga Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balga | 1.1 km | 909 | 13 lower | 596 |
| Emmanuel Christian Community School - Casserley Avenue CampusIndependent Combined · Girrawheen | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Gladys Newton SchoolGovernment Combined · Balga | 1.2 km | 1008 | 86 higher | 157 |
| Majella Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Balga | 1.4 km | 958 | 36 higher | 233 |
| Balga Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Balga | 1.4 km | 937 | 15 higher | 213 |
| Hudson Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Girrawheen | 1.4 km | 937 | 15 higher | 212 |
| West Coast Language Development Centre - East Hamersley CampusGovernment Primary · Hamersley | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Emmanuel Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Girrawheen | 1.5 km | 973 | 51 higher | 711 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Balga Primary School a government school?
Yes, North Balga Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does North Balga Primary School offer?
North Balga Primary School offers K-6.
What is North Balga Primary School's ICSEA score?
North Balga Primary School has an ICSEA score of 922, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend North Balga Primary School?
North Balga Primary School has 276 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near North Balga Primary School?
The nearest schools to North Balga Primary School are North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre - North Balga Campus (0.0 km), Warriapendi Primary School (1.1 km), Balga Senior High School (1.1 km).
Where is North Balga Primary School located?
North Balga Primary School is located in Balga, WA 6061. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5499.