St Francis Xavier Primary School
St Francis Xavier Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Ballina, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 398 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% 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 St Francis Xavier Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis Xavier Primary School ranks 719th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ballina Public School, a government 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. St Francis Xavier Primary School scores 1045, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis Xavier Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Ballina
St Francis Xavier Primary 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 St Francis Xavier Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballina | 0.2 km | 869 | 176 lower | 254 |
| Ballina Coast High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ballina | 0.2 km | 952 | 93 lower | 722 |
| Biala Special SchoolIndependent Combined · Ballina | 0.8 km | 898 | 147 lower | 33 |
| Southern Cross Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Ballina | 3.0 km | 1053 | 8 higher | 388 |
| Richmond Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballina | 3.0 km | 1069 | 24 higher | 327 |
| Emmanuel Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballina | 3.4 km | 1113 | 68 higher | 878 |
| Xavier Catholic College BallinaCatholic Secondary · Skennars Head | 5.4 km | 1081 | 36 higher | 884 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Skennars Head | 5.7 km | 1102 | 57 higher | 446 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Xavier Primary School a government school?
No, St Francis Xavier Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis Xavier Primary School offer?
St Francis Xavier Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Francis Xavier Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Francis Xavier Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier Primary School?
St Francis Xavier Primary School has 398 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis Xavier Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Francis Xavier Primary School are Ballina Public School (0.2 km), Ballina Coast High School (0.2 km), Biala Special School (0.8 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier Primary School located?
St Francis Xavier Primary School is located in Ballina, NSW 2478. Visit the school website at http://www.balplism.catholic.edu.au.