Schools in Ballina, NSW

There are 11 schools near Ballina: 5 government, 3 Catholic and 3 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1013 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 4,833 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
11
Average ICSEA
1013
National average 1000
Students
4,833
Government
5

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Ballina School Map

Ballina, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Ballina

  1. #1
    Emmanuel Anglican College
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1113
    ICSEA
    878 students
    75 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 13% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Holy Family Catholic Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1102
    ICSEA
    446 students
    29 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 15% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    3% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    Xavier Catholic College Ballina
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1081
    ICSEA
    884 students
    85 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 21% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    6% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Richmond Christian College
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1069
    ICSEA
    327 students
    31 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 25% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    24% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Lennox Head Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1064
    ICSEA
    424 students
    28 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 27% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Southern Cross Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1053
    ICSEA
    388 students
    30 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 30% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    St Francis Xavier Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1045
    ICSEA
    398 students
    25 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 34% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Ballina Coast High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    952
    ICSEA
    722 students
    69 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 74% nationally
    19% Indigenous
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Biala Special School
    Independent Combined · U
    898
    ICSEA
    33 students
    7 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 90% nationally
    36% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Southern Cross School of Distance Education
    Government Combined · K-12
    896
    ICSEA
    79 students
    75 teachers
    1 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 90% nationally
    33% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Ballina Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    869
    ICSEA
    254 students
    34 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 94% nationally
    41% Indigenous
    17% language background other than English
    School website

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ballina NSW?

There are 11 schools near Ballina: 5 government (public), 3 Catholic, and 3 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Ballina?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Ballina is 1013. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Ballina?

The school near Ballina with the highest ICSEA score is Emmanuel Anglican College with an ICSEA of 1113 and 878 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Ballina.