Balga Primary School's first year of operation was 1965. 21 students were enrolled in this year. Enrolments increased over the years, with 846 children at the school by the 1970s.
The school recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary by opening the time capsule created to commemorate their 25th anniversary. The contents highlighted the technological changes in education provision.
In 2015 the school became an Independent Public School and the formed a School Board.
