Pal Buddhist School combines Buddhist philosophy with rigorous HSC study in a structured, academic environment.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and solid student growth; the result is an A- overall.
Pal Buddhist School combines Buddhist philosophy with rigorous HSC study in a structured, academic environment. The Master Curriculum offers extended depth for capable learners, while literacy and numeracy coordinators support those who need it. Strong pastoral care underpins daily life. The school is known for music, visual arts, and a selective intake, it suits engaged families seeking academic rigour within a values-based community.
Pal Buddhist School is also known as Palbuddhist and PBS Canley Vale.
Pal Buddhist School has an overall SchoolRank score of 70.7/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 67/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1032, above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (61/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Pal Buddhist School has about 109 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 8 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 563, Writing 576, Numeracy 576, Spelling 579, Grammar 579. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Pal Buddhist School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 109 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Pal Buddhist School has approximate annual tuition fees of $8,515. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 55/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Pal Buddhist School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is strong.
Pal Buddhist School is located in Canley Vale, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1032 (61th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.