Small independent co-ed special school with 33 students in Ballina, regional NSW.
Biala Special School is also known as BSS Ballina.
Biala Special School is a very small Independent combined school with approximately 33 students. It offers education for years U. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Biala Special School has approximate annual tuition fees of $1,560. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply.
Biala Special School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 61% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 77%, which is below the national benchmark.
Biala Special School is located in Ballina, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 898 (10th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.