Biala Special School
Biala Special School is an independent combined school in Ballina, NSW offering U. With an ICSEA score of 898, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 33 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 36% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% 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 Biala Special School compares
By ICSEA, Biala Special School ranks 375th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ballina Coast High School, a government secondary school 0.6 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. Biala Special School scores 898, below average.
Enrolment and location
Biala Special School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Ballina
Biala Special 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 Biala Special School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Biala Special School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Coast High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ballina | 0.6 km | 952 | 54 higher | 722 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballina | 0.8 km | 1045 | 147 higher | 398 |
| Ballina Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballina | 0.9 km | 869 | 29 lower | 254 |
| Richmond Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballina | 2.3 km | 1069 | 171 higher | 327 |
| Southern Cross Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Ballina | 2.7 km | 1053 | 155 higher | 388 |
| Emmanuel Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballina | 3.1 km | 1113 | 215 higher | 878 |
| Xavier Catholic College BallinaCatholic Secondary · Skennars Head | 4.9 km | 1081 | 183 higher | 884 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Skennars Head | 5.2 km | 1102 | 204 higher | 446 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biala Special School a government school?
No, Biala Special School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Biala Special School offer?
Biala Special School offers U.
What is Biala Special School's ICSEA score?
Biala Special School has an ICSEA score of 898, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Biala Special School?
Biala Special School has 33 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Biala Special School?
The nearest schools to Biala Special School are Ballina Coast High School (0.6 km), St Francis Xavier Primary School (0.8 km), Ballina Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Biala Special School located?
Biala Special School is located in Ballina, NSW 2478. Visit the school website at http://www.biala.org.au.