Ballina Public School vs The Risk Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 75 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballina Public School
Ballina · Government primary · K-6
254 students · ICSEA 869
The Risk Public School
The Risk · Government primary · K-6
23 students · ICSEA 869
| Measure | Ballina Public School Ballina NSW | The Risk Public School The Risk NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1319 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4076 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 254 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 140 | 9 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 869 | 869 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 2.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 17% |
| Suburb | Ballina 2478 | The Risk 2474 |
| Council area | Ballina | Kyogle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ballina-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | therisk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ballina Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 20.0).
- •Ballina Public School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 23.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballina Public School better than The Risk Public School?
On the Success Index, Ballina Public School ranks higher (30.5 vs 20.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballina Public School and The Risk Public School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Ballina and The Risk in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballina Public School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Risk Public School has 11.0.
How do Ballina Public School and The Risk Public School rank in NSW?
Ballina Public School is 1319th of 1,619 and The Risk Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.