# Balgownie Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 329 (2025)
- **Address**: Balgownie Rd, Balgownie NSW 2519
- **Phone**: (02) 4284 4245
- **Website**: https://balgownie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: balgownie-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50002
- **Established**: 1889-04-01

## About

Balgownie Public School has a strong tradition of academic excellence and a solid connection with its local community. The school's motto, 'Living and Learning', underpins the focus on the overall development of its students each year. Core values, developed collaboratively by staff, students, and parents, include Respect, Responsibility, and Real Learning. 

The major purpose of Balgownie Public School is to create a happy and safe environment in which all children can confidently develop as individuals. Students are constantly encouraged to explore, extend, be challenged, and do their best within a dynamic learning environment. Experienced teaching and support staff provide a range of academic, creative, pastoral, and technology programs, fostering a life-long love of learning.

Students are expected to wear their school uniform with pride, practice the school's core values daily, and engage fully with the current learning and teaching programs. The curriculum is complemented by a variety of extra-curricular activities designed to develop students' abilities and interests. Academic performance is strong, with students participating in regional creative arts programs and various sporting activities.

Balgownie Public School offers comprehensive support for students with additional needs through a caring learning support team and emphasises nurturing links between junior and senior students. Transition programs are in place to smooth the journey from primary school to high school, supporting students through activities and mentoring. The school also plays a vital role in the community, housing a functioning museum that provides a unique learning opportunity for students and visitors alike.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Motto: "Living and Learning"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 329 |
| 2024 | 318 |
| 2023 | 325 |
| 2022 | 336 |
| 2021 | 341 |
| 2020 | 333 |
| 2019 | 333 |
| 2018 | 333 |
| 2017 | 350 |
| 2016 | 349 |
| 2015 | 339 |
| 2014 | 315 |
| 2013 | 315 |
| 2012 | 306 |
| 2011 | 326 |
| 2010 | 319 |
| 2009 | 321 |
| 2008 | 320 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50002-balgownie-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.