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Southern Cross Public School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Southern Cross Public School is a government primary school in East Ballina, NSW, for K–6. It had 388 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Southern Cross Public School

East Ballina, NSW 2478

Government
Co-Ed
Primary
Years
K–6
Primary
Students
388
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Preparing children for lifelong learning through strong connections between school and home.

Strong emphasis on nurturing positive relationships between home and school while fostering a commitment to learning. The school encourages a supportive environment, highlighting respect for cultural heritage and offering diverse educational programs tailored to each student's needs.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typePrimarySectorGovernment
Year levelsK–6Enrolments388
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:14.4
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary
Year levelsK–6
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments388
Teacher–student ratio1:14.4
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.03882021: 376 students · K–620212022: 372 students · K–620222023: 367 students · K–620232024: 362 students · K–620242025: 388 students · K–62025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
224(57.7%)
Girls
164(42.3%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
12%
English only
88%
Not stated
0%

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Southern Cross Public School

Chickiba Drive, Ballina East NSW 2478, East Ballina NSW 2478

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