Southern Cross Public School

Catchment & distance

Location & catchment

Chickiba Drive, EAST BALLINA, NSW 2478

School

Catchment area is approximate. Check the NSW Department of Education for the official zone.

The school details parents usually check first.

School Type: Primary School
Year levels: Kindergarten to Year 6
Classification: Comprehensive
Remoteness: Inner Regional
Fees: Free
Founded: 1971
Attendance rate: 88.4%
Enrolment: 388 students
School features: Before School CareAfter School CareVacation CareSchool BusUniformP&CCanteen

Programs, languages, activities, facilities and support, all in one place.

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Sports and competitive activities listed by the school.

AthleticsCross CountrySwimming

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Music, drama, dance, and other performing arts opportunities.

ChoirConcert BandDanceDramaIndividual TuitionMusical ProductionsVisual Arts

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Academic clubs, competitions, and interest groups.

DebatingPublic Speaking

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Student leadership roles, mentoring, and service opportunities.

SRCYoung Leaders

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On-campus spaces and specialist facilities listed by the school.

Indoor GymnasiumIT labsLibraryPlayground

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Learning support, wellbeing programs, and pastoral care.

Behaviour SupportCounsellingEAL/DGifted SupportIndigenous EducationLearning DifficultiesRespectful RelationshipsTransition Programs

A snapshot of the suburb around this school. ABS 2021 Census, ABS SEIFA 2021, NSW BOCSAR (latest quarter).

Families with kids: 33.7%Below NSW avg; NSW median: 38%.
Median age: 48yrs; NSW median: 45 yrs.
Languages at home: 3.9% use a language other than English at home.
Religious make-up: 44% reported no religion.
Socio-economic advantage: 4/ 10 SEIFATop 68%; 1 = most disadvantaged, 10 = least.
Tertiary education: 40.6%Top 22%; Adults with a bachelor degree or higher.