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Schools in Ballina

There are 23 schools in Ballina: 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 3 combined schools. By sector, that is 15 government schools, 4 Catholic schools and 4 independent schools. The suburbs with the most schools are Ballina, Alstonville, East Ballina and Skennars Head.

Suburbs

Schools by suburb in Ballina

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Ballina

All 8 private 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 6,466 students enrolled, 281 per school on average; the largest is Xavier Catholic College Ballina with 884.
  • 8 of the 23 schools (35%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Ballina

  1. Xavier Catholic College Ballina 884 students
  2. Emmanuel Anglican College 878 students
  3. Ballina Coast High School 722 students
  4. Alstonville High School 522 students
  5. Holy Family Catholic Primary School 446 students
Questions

Schools in Ballina: common questions

How many schools are there in the Ballina council area?
There are 23 schools in the Ballina council area, including 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 3 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in the Ballina council area?
8 Catholic and independent schools, 35% of all schools in the Ballina council area. 4 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in the Ballina council area?
Xavier Catholic College Ballina, with 884 students. Next are Emmanuel Anglican College (878), Ballina Coast High School (722) and Alstonville High School (522).
Are there single-sex schools in the Ballina council area?
No. All 23 schools in the Ballina council area take both boys and girls.