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Southern Cross School of Distance Education

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Southern Cross School of Distance Education is a government combined school in East Ballina, NSW, for K–12. It had 79 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 School of Distance Education

East Ballina, NSW 2478

Government
Co-Ed
Primary & Secondary
Years
K–12
Primary & Secondary
Students
79
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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The school provides opportunities for students isolated by circumstance or geography.

Located in East Ballina, the school offers innovative programs that cater to diverse student needs. Focused on personalised learning, it provides resources and support aimed at enhancing student engagement and academic success through tailored educational experiences.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typePrimary & SecondarySectorGovernment
Year levelsK–12Enrolments79
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:1.5
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary & Secondary
Year levelsK–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments79
Teacher–student ratio1:1.5
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.05452021: 545 students · K–1220212022: 529 students · K–1220222023: 366 students · K–1220232024: 241 students · K–1220242025: 79 students · K–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
36(45.6%)
Girls
43(54.4%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
13%
English only
87%
Not stated
0%

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Southern Cross School of Distance Education

2-40 Chickiba Drive East Ballina NSW 2478

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