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Government School

Southern Cross Public School

Primary school in East Ballina, NSW

388
Students (2025)
1053
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
14:1
Student:Teacher
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About Southern Cross Public School

Southern Cross Public School is a government primary school located in East Ballina, Sydney's North Shore. As a NSW public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from K-6.

With 388 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1053 (70th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Primary (K-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 388 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 30 (26.9 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 9 (7 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1053 (70th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 6%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 224 (58%)
Girls: 164 (42%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 12%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 88%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
16%
30%
29%
25%
Bottom 16% Lower 30% Upper 29% Top 25%