Southern Cross School

Ballina East, NSW 2478

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

KinderPrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.sthcross-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

sthcross-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Phone

02 6686 0503

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

3.0

English

3.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

🌟

2.2%

Percentage of DAs

🏆

Distinguished Achievers

What's Nearby

Climbing Jungle

Play centreIndoor Climbing

28 Smith Dr, , West Ballina

12x12 Gymnastics Ballina

Gymnastics

Chickiba Dr, East Ballina

Chickiba Park

Park

Angels Beach Dr, East Ballina

East Ballina Park

Park

The Coast Rd, East Ballina

Richmond Park

Park

Suvla St, East Ballina

Lions' Park Lookout

Park

Pine Ave, East Ballina

Shelley Beach Reserve

Park

Shelly Beach Rd, East Ballina

Cawarra Park

Park

Cawarra St, Ballina

Meldrum Park

Park

Norton St, Ballina

Nearby Schools

🏫

Xavier Catholic College

2 Redford Dr, Skennars Head NSW 2478, Australia

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

🏫

Ballina Coast High School

Cherry St, Ballina NSW 2478

Government Coeducational Secondary

🏫

Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Skennars Head

40 Isabella Drive, Skennars Head NSW 2478 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Kinder+

🏫

St Francis Xavier Primary School - Ballina

Swift Street, Ballina NSW 2478 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Kinder+

🏫

Ballina Public School

48 Crane St, Ballina NSW 2478

Government Coeducational Kinder+

🏫

Richmond Christian College

7 Gallans Road, Ballina NSW 2478 Australia

Independent Coeducational Kinder+

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Southern Cross School?

Southern Cross School is a Government, Coeducational school in Ballina East, NSW, offering Kinder, Primary, Secondary year levels.

Is Southern Cross School a public or private school?

Southern Cross School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the NSW public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How does Southern Cross School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Southern Cross School achieved an average of 6 Distinguished Achievers in the HSC and around 2.2% of exam results in the top band.

Where is Southern Cross School located?

Southern Cross School is located at Chickiba Drive, EAST BALLINA NSW 2478, Ballina East, NSW, 2478.

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