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St Francis Xavier Primary School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. St Francis Xavier Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Ballina, NSW, for K–6. It had 398 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

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St Francis Xavier Primary School

Ballina, NSW 2478

Catholic
Co-Ed
Primary
Years
K–6
Primary
Students
398
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Caring, inclusive community fostering personal growth and faith in a nurturing environment.

Founded over 125 years ago, the school nurtures faith alongside a commitment to effective learning. Emphasising values of compassion, justice, hospitality and respect, it creates an environment that welcomes diversity and encourages every child's unique potential.

School Overview

Key information about St Francis Xavier Primary School

School overview facts
School typePrimarySectorCatholic
Year levelsK–6Enrolments398
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:18.8
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary
Year levelsK–6
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorCatholic
Enrolments398
Teacher–student ratio1:18.8
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.03982021: 345 students · K–620212022: 347 students · K–620222023: 364 students · K–620232024: 382 students · K–620242025: 398 students · K–62025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
187(47%)
Girls
211(53%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
15%
English only
85%
Not stated
0%

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St Francis Xavier Primary School

38 Swift St, Ballina NSW 2478

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