# Balgowlah North Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 381 (2025)
- **Address**: 10 Manning Street, North Balgowlah NSW 2093
- **Phone**: (02) 9949 4499
- **Website**: https://balgowlahn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: balgowlahn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47694
- **Established**: 1955-05-01

## About

Balgowlah North Public School is located in the lower Northern Beaches area of Sydney, nestled in a beautiful bushland setting adjacent to Manly Dam. The school enjoys spacious and attractive grounds and offers a variety of educational, cultural, and sporting opportunities for all students. It has developed a strong reputation for promoting a love of learning, celebrating success, and fostering community pride. The highly qualified and caring staff are dedicated to providing quality education, ensuring that all students achieve excellent outcomes. Dynamic and innovative programs are in place to encourage students to reach their personal best and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Specialist teachers for dance & drama, music, and physical education, along with extracurricular activities including choir, band, debating, and sports, provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school is well resourced with the latest technologies, including a 1-to-1 iPad initiative for Years 5 and 6. The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is integral to creating a safe, happy, and confident environment for all students. As a member of the Northern Beaches Learning Alliance, the school collaborates with other institutions to enhance educational opportunities. Balgowlah North Public School actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging their participation in school activities, which is valued for enriching the educational experience of children.

## Mission

Our vision at Balgowlah North is to foster and develop resilient, kind, creative and respectful students. Students who are life long learners, able to participate in and contribute to the global world.

Motto: "Every child has the right to quality public education."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 381 |
| 2024 | 422 |
| 2023 | 399 |
| 2022 | 433 |
| 2021 | 474 |
| 2020 | 510 |
| 2019 | 568 |
| 2018 | 607 |
| 2017 | 609 |
| 2016 | 634 |
| 2015 | 641 |
| 2014 | 612 |
| 2013 | 623 |
| 2012 | 577 |
| 2011 | 542 |
| 2010 | 509 |
| 2009 | 470 |
| 2008 | 433 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47694-balgowlah-north-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.