# Balgowlah Heights Public School

Balgowlah Heights Public School is a NSW government primary school in Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 651 (2025)
- **Address**: Lewis St, Balgowlah NSW 2093
- **Phone**: (02) 9948 2225
- **Website**: https://balgowlaht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: balgowlaht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47693
- **Established**: 1933-01-01

## About

Balgowlah Heights Public School, established in 1933, is a vibrant educational institution located in Balgowlah, New South Wales. The school is renowned for its commitment to high academic achievement and offers a variety of programs to cater to diverse student needs. It supports gifted and talented students through Opportunity Classes (OC) and an Enrichment Program, while also providing targeted assistance to students facing learning difficulties. 

## Inclusive Curriculum
The school is dedicated to delivering an inclusive and engaging curriculum designed to empower students. With a talented team of motivated teachers, Balgowlah Heights Public School fosters an environment that encourages perseverance, self-discipline, self-confidence, resilience, and social responsibility. Students are taught the importance of being thoughtful, responsible, and compassionate members of their community, aligning with the school’s focus on values education.

## Creative and Performing Arts
Balgowlah Heights has a rich tradition in the Creative and Performing Arts, including programs in Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Arts. The school boasts a specialist music teacher alongside various choirs and bands. Students also participate in multiple extracurricular activities, including Drama, Chess Club, Robotics, and public speaking, enhancing their overall educational experience. 

## Sports and Languages
The sports program at Balgowlah Heights is extensive, offering students opportunities in soccer, netball, cricket, AFL, tennis, and more. Furthermore, a Japanese LOTE (Languages Other Than English) program is in place to ensure students become Asia literate. 

Balgowlah Heights Public School embodies the vision of 'Excellence and Opportunity', actively working within the community to help students reach their full potential.

## Mission

# Excellence and Opportunity
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Excellence and Opportunity"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 651 |
| 2024 | 693 |
| 2023 | 704 |
| 2022 | 720 |
| 2021 | 738 |
| 2020 | 709 |
| 2019 | 711 |
| 2018 | 704 |
| 2017 | 728 |
| 2016 | 736 |
| 2015 | 728 |
| 2014 | 722 |
| 2013 | 667 |
| 2012 | 624 |
| 2011 | 634 |
| 2010 | 630 |
| 2009 | 610 |
| 2008 | 584 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47693-balgowlah-heights-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.