Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Skennars Head, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1102, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 446 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Skennars Head NSW 2478. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Family Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks 328th 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Xavier Catholic College Ballina, a Catholic secondary school 0.4 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. Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores 1102, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Family Catholic 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 Skennars Head
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Skennars Head, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,674/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 1,303.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Skennars Head suburb profileSchools near Holy Family Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Catholic College BallinaCatholic Secondary · Skennars Head | 0.4 km | 1081 | 21 lower | 884 |
| Southern Cross Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Ballina | 2.8 km | 1053 | 49 lower | 388 |
| Lennox Head Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lennox Head | 3.8 km | 1064 | 38 lower | 424 |
| Biala Special SchoolIndependent Combined · Ballina | 5.2 km | 898 | 204 lower | 33 |
| Ballina Coast High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ballina | 5.5 km | 952 | 150 lower | 722 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballina | 5.7 km | 1045 | 57 lower | 398 |
| Ballina Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballina | 5.8 km | 869 | 233 lower | 254 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Family Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Family Catholic Primary School offer?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1102, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 446 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Holy Family Catholic Primary School are Xavier Catholic College Ballina (0.4 km), Southern Cross Public School (2.8 km), Southern Cross School of Distance Education (2.9 km).
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School located?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Skennars Head, NSW 2478. Visit the school website at https://www.skhplism.catholic.edu.au/.