Southern Cross Public School
Southern Cross Public School is a government primary school in East Ballina, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1053, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 388 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
East Ballina NSW 2478. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Southern Cross Public School compares
By ICSEA, Southern Cross Public School ranks 653rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Southern Cross School of Distance Education, a government combined school 0.1 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. Southern Cross Public School scores 1053, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About East Ballina
Southern Cross Public School is located in East Ballina, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,554/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 5,882.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
East Ballina suburb profileSchools near Southern Cross Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southern Cross Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Catholic College BallinaCatholic Secondary · Skennars Head | 2.4 km | 1081 | 28 higher | 884 |
| Biala Special SchoolIndependent Combined · Ballina | 2.7 km | 898 | 155 lower | 33 |
| Ballina Coast High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ballina | 2.8 km | 952 | 101 lower | 722 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Skennars Head | 2.8 km | 1102 | 49 higher | 446 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballina | 3.0 km | 1045 | 8 lower | 398 |
| Ballina Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballina | 3.1 km | 869 | 184 lower | 254 |
| Richmond Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballina | 4.1 km | 1069 | 16 higher | 327 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Cross Public School a government school?
Yes, Southern Cross Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Southern Cross Public School offer?
Southern Cross Public School offers K-6.
What is Southern Cross Public School's ICSEA score?
Southern Cross Public School has an ICSEA score of 1053, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Southern Cross Public School?
Southern Cross Public School has 388 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Southern Cross Public School?
The nearest schools to Southern Cross Public School are Southern Cross School of Distance Education (0.1 km), Xavier Catholic College Ballina (2.4 km), Biala Special School (2.7 km).
Where is Southern Cross Public School located?
Southern Cross Public School is located in East Ballina, NSW 2478. Visit the school website at https://sthcross-c.schools.nsw.gov.au.