NSW · Catholic Secondary
Xavier Catholic College Ballina
Skennars Head 2478 · 7-12
Xavier Catholic College Ballina is a Catholic secondary school in Skennars Head, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1081, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 884 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
How Xavier Catholic College Ballina compares
By ICSEA, Xavier Catholic College Ballina ranks 115th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Xavier Catholic College Ballina scores 1081 — above average.
Enrolment and location
Xavier Catholic College Ballina 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
Xavier Catholic College Ballina 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.
View full Skennars Head suburb profile →Schools near Xavier Catholic College Ballina
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Xavier Catholic College Ballina | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Skennars Head | 0.4 km | 1102 | 21 higher | 446 |
| Southern Cross Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Ballina | 2.4 km | 1053 | 28 lower | 388 |
| Southern Cross School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · East Ballina | 2.5 km | 896 | 185 lower | 79 |
| Lennox Head Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lennox Head | 4.2 km | 1064 | 17 lower | 424 |
| Biala Special SchoolIndependent Combined · Ballina | 4.9 km | 898 | 183 lower | 33 |
| Ballina Coast High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ballina | 5.2 km | 952 | 129 lower | 722 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballina | 5.4 km | 1045 | 36 lower | 398 |
| Ballina Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballina | 5.5 km | 869 | 212 lower | 254 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xavier Catholic College Ballina a government school?
No, Xavier Catholic College Ballina is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Xavier Catholic College Ballina offer?
Xavier Catholic College Ballina offers 7-12.
What is Xavier Catholic College Ballina's ICSEA score?
Xavier Catholic College Ballina has an ICSEA score of 1081, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Xavier Catholic College Ballina?
Xavier Catholic College Ballina has 884 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Xavier Catholic College Ballina?
The nearest schools to Xavier Catholic College Ballina are Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.4 km), Southern Cross Public School (2.4 km), Southern Cross School of Distance Education (2.5 km).
Where is Xavier Catholic College Ballina located?
Xavier Catholic College Ballina is located in Skennars Head, NSW 2478. Visit the school website at http://www.xavierlism.catholic.edu.au.