Ballina Public School
Ballina Public School is a government primary school in Ballina, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 869, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 254 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 41% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Ballina NSW 2478. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ballina Public School compares
By ICSEA, Ballina Public School ranks 1,947th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Francis Xavier Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Ballina Public School scores 869, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Ballina
Ballina Public School is located in Ballina, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,013/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 9,735.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ballina suburb profileSchools near Ballina Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ballina Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballina | 0.2 km | 1045 | 176 higher | 398 |
| Ballina Coast High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ballina | 0.4 km | 952 | 83 higher | 722 |
| Biala Special SchoolIndependent Combined · Ballina | 0.9 km | 898 | 29 higher | 33 |
| Richmond Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballina | 3.1 km | 1069 | 200 higher | 327 |
| Southern Cross Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Ballina | 3.1 km | 1053 | 184 higher | 388 |
| Emmanuel Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballina | 3.4 km | 1113 | 244 higher | 878 |
| Xavier Catholic College BallinaCatholic Secondary · Skennars Head | 5.5 km | 1081 | 212 higher | 884 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Skennars Head | 5.8 km | 1102 | 233 higher | 446 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballina Public School a government school?
Yes, Ballina Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ballina Public School offer?
Ballina Public School offers K-6.
What is Ballina Public School's ICSEA score?
Ballina Public School has an ICSEA score of 869, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ballina Public School?
Ballina Public School has 254 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ballina Public School?
The nearest schools to Ballina Public School are St Francis Xavier Primary School (0.2 km), Ballina Coast High School (0.4 km), Biala Special School (0.9 km).
Where is Ballina Public School located?
Ballina Public School is located in Ballina, NSW 2478. Visit the school website at https://ballina-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.