Schools in West Ballina, NSW

There are 6 schools near West Ballina: 2 government, 1 Catholic and 3 independent. The average ICSEA score is 991 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 2,612 students.

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

Schools
6
Average ICSEA
991
National average 1000
Students
2,612
Government
2

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

West Ballina School Map

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

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near West 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
    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
  3. #3
    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
  4. #4
    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
  5. #5
    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
  6. #6
    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 West Ballina NSW?

There are 6 schools near West Ballina: 2 government (public), 1 Catholic, and 3 independent schools.

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

The average ICSEA score for schools near West Ballina is 991. 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 West Ballina?

The school near West 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 West Ballina.