# Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus

Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus is a NSW government secondary school in Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Boys
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,100 (2025)
- **Address**: Maretimo St, Balgowlah NSW 2093
- **Phone**: (02) 9949 4200
- **Website**: https://nbscbalgb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: nbscbalgb-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 7692
- **Established**: 1954-07-01

## About

Balgowlah Boys Campus is a dedicated educational environment that caters specifically to boys, with a current enrolment of approximately 500 students. The campus prides itself on providing quality facilities and personalised tuition within small class sizes, contributing to effective learning experiences. The school's mission is to develop well-rounded young men equipped for the technological world, ensuring that students engage in various activities such as dance, music, cooking, public speaking, debating, and conflict resolution. This holistic approach aims to foster a balance between academic, cultural, sporting, and extracurricular achievements, with every student encouraged to explore these areas.

In terms of academic performance, Balgowlah Boys has established a strong reputation within the Northern Sydney Region, consistently adding value to student's results in NAPLAN, School Certificate, and the Higher School Certificate. The school leverages specialisation in boys' education and incorporates interactive technologies to enhance learning outcomes. Further supporting diversity, Balgowlah Boys provides dedicated ESL teachers to assist international students.

The school has a robust history of sporting success, which reinforces its commitment to a well-rounded education. In addition to academics and sports, Balgowlah Boys fosters a caring and supportive environment where strong teacher-student relationships empower students to take responsibility for their own learning. The community is engaged in the life of the school, promoting an atmosphere of aspiration, care, and resilience. Through its achievements and initiatives, the school exemplifies a journey of shared commitment towards shaping future leaders.

## Mission

At Balgowlah Boys Campus we strive for a community built on trust, aspiration, care and resilience.

Motto: "Boys growing into young men."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,100 |
| 2024 | 1,113 |
| 2023 | 1,142 |
| 2022 | 1,172 |
| 2021 | 1,176 |
| 2020 | 1,143 |
| 2019 | 1,039 |
| 2018 | 906 |
| 2017 | 773 |
| 2016 | 695 |
| 2015 | 637 |
| 2014 | 566 |
| 2013 | 545 |
| 2012 | 528 |
| 2011 | 530 |
| 2010 | 495 |
| 2009 | 451 |
| 2008 | 486 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/7692-northern-beaches-secondary-college-balgowlah-boys-campus), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.