New South WalesState school system

Ballina · NSW public schools

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Schools by level

Elementary 12 · High school 3

At a glance

Students: 3,281 (2026)
Schools: 15

Official rating

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Check the zoned school for an address

Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.

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Schools (15)

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Elementary 12

Alstonville Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Alstonville · Students 280 · Zoned
Ballina Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Ballina · Students 254 · Zoned
Cabbage Tree Island Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Wardell · Students 21 · Zoned
Empire Vale Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Empire Vale · Students 18 · Zoned
Fernleigh Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Fernleigh · Students 33 · Zoned
Lennox Head Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Lennox Head · Students 424 · Zoned
Newrybar Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Newrybar · Students 61 · Zoned
Rous Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Alstonville · Students 85 · Zoned
Southern Cross Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · EAST BALLINA · Students 388 · Zoned
Teven-Tintenbar Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Tintenbar · Students 133 · Zoned
Wardell Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Wardell · Students 24 · Zoned
Wollongbar Public School
Grades Kindergarten to Year 6 · Wollongbar · Students 243 · Zoned

High school 3

Alstonville High School
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · Alstonville · Students 521 · Zoned
Ballina Coast High School
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · BALLINA · Students 718 · Zoned
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
Grades Year 7 to Year 12 · East Ballina · Students 77 · Zoned

Checklist before renting in this district

Check these before you sign a lease.

Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned
Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)
Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)
Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)
Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-29)

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ESL / ELL support

Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.

International student programme

NSW Government Schools — International Students Program (DE International)

Annual tuition (2026)

Years 7–10: AUD 18,000
Years 11–12: AUD 20,500
Kindergarten–Year 6: AUD 17,000
Intensive English Centre (two terms): AUD 9,000

Application fee: AUD 300

Official visa note: Most temporary resident students pay the temporary resident administration fee and education fee; exemptions exist if a parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Confirm with DE International.

Official fee page

Checked 2026-10-29 · Visa and eligibility rules depend on your situation. Always confirm with the district and official immigration sources.

Sources

NSW Department of Education — NSW public schools master dataset2026· Checked 2026-10-29

Australia's state schools come from each state education department's published lists. Every figure carries its year. No house prices, crime data or home-made rankings.

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