Baler Primary School
Primary school in South Hedland, WA
About Baler Primary School
Baler Primary School is a government primary school located in South Hedland, Western Australia. As a WA public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from K-6.
With 592 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 902 (11th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location South Hedland, WA 6722
- Website www.balerps.wa.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Primary (K-6)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 592 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 41 (37.2 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 32 (24.5 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 902 (11th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 33%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 299 (51%)
Girls: 293 (49%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 36%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 17%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 47%
Lower 31%
Upper 18%
Top 5%
