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Schools in Ballina, NSW

View school profiles in Ballina, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.

Schools

6

Government schools

2

Catholic schools

1

Independent schools

3

Average ICSEA

991

Total enrolments

2,612

Overview

Ballina school context

Ballina has 6 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 2,612 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 991.

For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include East Ballina, Skennars Head, Empire Vale, Lennox Head, Tintenbar and Alstonville.

Listed schools
6
Total enrolments
2,612
Average ICSEA
991
Suburb and state
Ballina, NSW

Schools

Ballina school list

The cards and table list each school recorded in Ballina, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.

Breakdown

Ballina school mix

Ballina has 6 listed schools. Independent is the largest sector (3), and primary is the most common type (2).

Independent3 · 50%
Government2 · 33%
Catholic1 · 17%
Primary2 · 33%
Combined2 · 33%
Secondary1 · 17%
Special1 · 17%

Location

Map view for Ballina

Use the map link to check where the listed Ballina schools are located.

Ballina, New South Wales

Ballina is shown in the Ballina local area, within the Ballina local government area. Nearby school suburbs include East Ballina, Skennars Head and Empire Vale.

Local area
Ballina
Closest school suburb
East Ballina
Technical location data
Latitude
-28.86265
Longitude
153.55497
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Nearby suburbs

Nearby school suburbs around Ballina

Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Ballina.

East Ballina3.3 km away - 2 schoolsSkennars Head5.7 km away - 2 schoolsEmpire Vale7.5 km away - 1 schoolLennox Head8.4 km away - 1 schoolTintenbar9.2 km away - 1 schoolAlstonville11.8 km away - 5 schoolsFernleigh11.9 km away - 1 schoolWardell12.9 km away - 1 schoolCabbage Tree Island13.3 km away - 1 school

Data source

2025 Australian school profile data

ACARA school profile and location data

This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.

ACARA 2025

FAQ

Questions about schools in Ballina

How many schools are in Ballina, NSW?

There are 6 listed schools in Ballina in the current dataset.

Are there government schools in Ballina?

Yes. Ballina has 2 listed government schools.

What is the average ICSEA for Ballina schools?

The average ICSEA shown for Ballina schools is 991.

Which schools are listed in Ballina?

Ballina Coast High School, Ballina Public School, Biala Special School, Emmanuel Anglican College, Richmond Christian College and St Francis Xavier Primary School are listed for Ballina.

What data source is used for Ballina school information?

This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.