Schools in South Ballina NSW

There are 8 schools near South Ballina — 4 government, 1 Catholic, and 3 independent. Average ICSEA score is 987 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 3,079 students.

Total Schools
8
Avg ICSEA
987
Below Average
Students
3,079
Government
4

South Ballina School Map

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All Schools near South Ballina

#1
Independent Combined · K-12
1113
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 878 students
👩‍🏫 75 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 13% nationally
🪃 2% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#2
Independent Combined · K-12
1069
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 327 students
👩‍🏫 31 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 25% nationally
🪃 5% Indigenous
🌏 24% LBOTE
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#3
Government Primary · K-6
1053
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 388 students
👩‍🏫 30 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 30% nationally
🪃 6% Indigenous
🌏 12% LBOTE
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#4
Catholic Primary · K-6
1045
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 398 students
👩‍🏫 25 teachers
📊 16:1 ratio
📈 Top 34% nationally
🪃 3% Indigenous
🌏 15% LBOTE
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#5
Government Secondary · 7-12
952
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 722 students
👩‍🏫 69 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 74% nationally
🪃 19% Indigenous
🌏 8% LBOTE
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#6
Independent Combined · U
898
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 33 students
👩‍🏫 7 teachers
📊 5:1 ratio
📈 Top 90% nationally
🪃 36% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#7
896
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 79 students
👩‍🏫 75 teachers
📊 1:1 ratio
📈 Top 90% nationally
🪃 33% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#8
Government Primary · K-6
869
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 254 students
👩‍🏫 34 teachers
📊 7:1 ratio
📈 Top 94% nationally
🪃 41% Indigenous
🌏 17% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Ballina NSW?

There are 8 schools near South Ballina — 4 government (public), 1 Catholic, and 3 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in South Ballina?

The average ICSEA score for schools near South Ballina is 987. 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 South Ballina?

The highest-rated school near South Ballina by ICSEA score is Emmanuel Anglican College with an ICSEA of 1113 and 878 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of South Ballina centroid shown.