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Ballina · New South Wales

Schools in Ballina

There are 6 schools in Ballina: 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 3 independent schools. Government schools in Ballina are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Ballina

Private schools in and near Ballina, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Ballina

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Ballina

At a glance

Schools in Ballina in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,612 students enrolled, 435 per school on average; the largest is Emmanuel Anglican College with 878.
  • 4 of the 6 schools (67%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Ballina

  1. Emmanuel Anglican College 878 students
  2. Ballina Coast High School 722 students
  3. St Francis Xavier Primary School 398 students
  4. Richmond Christian College 327 students
  5. Ballina Public School 254 students
Questions

Schools in Ballina: common questions

How many schools are there in Ballina NSW?
There are 6 schools in Ballina NSW, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Ballina NSW?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 67% of all schools in Ballina NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Ballina NSW?
Emmanuel Anglican College, with 878 students. Next are Ballina Coast High School (722), St Francis Xavier Primary School (398) and Richmond Christian College (327).
Are there single-sex schools in Ballina NSW?
No. All 6 schools in Ballina NSW take both boys and girls.