Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Xavier Catholic College Ballina
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 414 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Skennars Head · Catholic primary · K-6
446 students · ICSEA 1102
Xavier Catholic College Ballina
Skennars Head · Catholic high school · 7-12
884 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Skennars Head NSW | Xavier Catholic College Ballina Skennars Head NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #350 of 1,619 | #41 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1138 of 4,908 | #111 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 446 | 884 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 254 | 435 / 449 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 127 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Skennars Head 2478 | Skennars Head 2478 |
| Council area | Ballina | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.skhplism.catholic.edu.au/ | www.xavierlism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Xavier Catholic College Ballina scores higher on the Success Index (77.1 vs 68.7).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Xavier Catholic College Ballina has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 18.6).
- •Xavier Catholic College Ballina is the larger school with 884 students compared with 446.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Xavier Catholic College Ballina?
On the Success Index, Xavier Catholic College Ballina ranks higher (77.1 vs 68.7 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Xavier Catholic College Ballina?
About 414 m in a straight line, between Skennars Head and Skennars Head in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier Catholic College Ballina has 11.5.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Xavier Catholic College Ballina rank in NSW?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 350th of 1,619 and Xavier Catholic College Ballina is 41st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.