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Balmain Public School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Balmain Public School is a government primary school in Balmain, NSW, for K–6. It had 321 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Balmain Public School

Balmain, NSW 2041

Government
Co-Ed
Primary
Years
K–6
Primary
Students
321
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A vibrant learning community fostering achievement and building better futures through education.

Located in the heart of Balmain, the school promotes educational excellence, creativity, and community engagement while offering diverse programs that cater to the holistic development of students, preparing them for future success in a supportive environment.

School Overview

Key information about Balmain Public School

School overview facts
School typePrimarySectorGovernment
Year levelsK–6Enrolments321
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:17.9
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary
Year levelsK–6
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments321
Teacher–student ratio1:17.9
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.03632021: 363 students · K–620212022: 352 students · K–620222023: 343 students · K–620232024: 335 students · K–620242025: 321 students · K–62025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
172(53.6%)
Girls
149(46.4%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
38%
English only
62%
Not stated
0%

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Balmain Public School

1 Eaton St, Balmain NSW 2041

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