Halinda School
Special school in Whalan, NSW
About Halinda School
Halinda School is a government special school located in Whalan, Sydney's North Shore. As a NSW public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from U.
With 114 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 955 (27th 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 Whalan, NSW 2770
- Website halinda-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Special (U)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 114 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 23 (23 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 25 (22 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. 955 (27th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 17%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 88 (77%)
Girls: 26 (23%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 51%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 49%
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 45%
Lower 27%
Upper 19%
Top 9%