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 a 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.