NSW · Government Combined
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
East Ballina 2478 · K-12
Southern Cross School of Distance Education is a government combined school in East Ballina, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 896, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 79 enrolled students, with approximately 1 students per teacher. 33% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
How Southern Cross School of Distance Education compares
By ICSEA, Southern Cross School of Distance Education ranks 376th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Southern Cross Public School, a government primary school 0.1 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. Southern Cross School of Distance Education scores 896 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Southern Cross School of Distance Education, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About East Ballina
Southern Cross School of Distance Education is located in East Ballina, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,554/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 5,882.
View full East Ballina suburb profile →Schools near Southern Cross School of Distance Education
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southern Cross School of Distance Education | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Ballina | 0.1 km | 1053 | 157 higher | 388 |
| Xavier Catholic College BallinaCatholic Secondary · Skennars Head | 2.5 km | 1081 | 185 higher | 884 |
| Biala Special SchoolIndependent Combined · Ballina | 2.6 km | 898 | 2 higher | 33 |
| Ballina Coast High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ballina | 2.7 km | 952 | 56 higher | 722 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballina | 2.9 km | 1045 | 149 higher | 398 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Skennars Head | 2.9 km | 1102 | 206 higher | 446 |
| Ballina Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ballina | 3.0 km | 869 | 27 lower | 254 |
| Richmond Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Ballina | 4.0 km | 1069 | 173 higher | 327 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Cross School of Distance Education a government school?
Yes, Southern Cross School of Distance Education is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Southern Cross School of Distance Education offer?
Southern Cross School of Distance Education offers K-12.
What is Southern Cross School of Distance Education's ICSEA score?
Southern Cross School of Distance Education has an ICSEA score of 896, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Southern Cross School of Distance Education?
Southern Cross School of Distance Education has 79 enrolled students, with approximately 1 students per teacher.
What schools are near Southern Cross School of Distance Education?
The nearest schools to Southern Cross School of Distance Education are Southern Cross Public School (0.1 km), Xavier Catholic College Ballina (2.5 km), Biala Special School (2.6 km).
Where is Southern Cross School of Distance Education located?
Southern Cross School of Distance Education is located in East Ballina, NSW 2478. Visit the school website at https://sthcrossc-d.schools.nsw.gov.au.
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