Xavier Catholic College Ballina
Skennars Head
, Sydney NSW
2 Redford Dr, Skennars Head NSW 2478, Australia
HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
66.09
AU Guide Score
81
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
4
All Rounders
Student Count
1
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Skennars Head Community & Property
Population Overview
0.8%
Chinese Population
1,303
Total Population
175
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
1,919
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
44.2%
English
40.4%
Aust
19.3%
Irish
14.1%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.3M
Median House
$940K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$800
3BR House
$615
2BR House
-
3BR Unit
$565
2BR Unit
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About This School
Xavier Catholic College Ballina is a Catholic school located in 新州其他地区, Skennars Head, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. 2025 HSC: 81 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 0.6 per student, good results), 4 All-rounders, 1 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 66. Area: very safe, house median $1.35M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Xavier Catholic College Ballina achieved 81 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 0.6 per student, good results, 4 All-round Achievers, 1 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 66 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Xavier Catholic College Ballina is a Catholic school located in Skennars Head, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 900 students. Catholic schools have lower fees than independent schools and welcome students of all faiths.
Xavier Catholic College Ballina is located in 新州其他地区, Skennars Head. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 1,303, with Chinese comprising 0.80%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (44.21%), Aust (40.37%), Irish (19.26%), Scottish (14.05%), Italian (4.76%).
Xavier Catholic College Ballina is located in 新州其他地区, Skennars Head. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Skennars Head has a crime rate of 1,919 per 100,000, which is 0.29x the NSW average (6,635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Xavier Catholic College Ballina is located in Skennars Head (postcode 2478). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.35M, unit median $0.94M. Close to Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025