Biala Special School
Special school in Ballina, NSW
About Biala Special School
Biala Special School is a independent special school located in Ballina, Sydney's North Shore. The school offers education for students from U.
With 33 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 898 (10th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Ballina, NSW 2478
- Website www.biala.org.au
- MySchool View Profile
School Details
- Type Independent
- Level Special (U)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 33 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 7 (6.7 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 15 (10.3 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 898 (10th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 36%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 22 (67%)
Girls: 11 (33%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 9%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 91%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 54%
Lower 15%
Upper 21%
Top 10%
