Coffs Harbour Public School
Coffs Harbour Public School is a government primary school in Coffs Harbour, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 897, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 474 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 63% have a language background other than English.
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Coffs Harbour Public School compares
By ICSEA, Coffs Harbour Public School ranks 1,857th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Coffs Harbour Christian Community School - Junior Campus, an independent primary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Coffs Harbour Public School scores 897, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour Public School is located in Coffs Harbour, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,231/wk and median rent of $355/wk. Population: 27,089.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coffs Harbour suburb profileSchools near Coffs Harbour Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Coffs Harbour Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Coffs Harbour | 0.7 km | 1036 | 139 higher | 738 |
| Coffs Harbour High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 1.5 km | 957 | 60 higher | 783 |
| Narranga Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 1.9 km | 948 | 51 higher | 669 |
| Tyalla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 2.2 km | 872 | 25 lower | 258 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coffs Harbour Public School a government school?
Yes, Coffs Harbour Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Coffs Harbour Public School offer?
Coffs Harbour Public School offers K-6.
What is Coffs Harbour Public School's ICSEA score?
Coffs Harbour Public School has an ICSEA score of 897, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Coffs Harbour Public School?
Coffs Harbour Public School has 474 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Coffs Harbour Public School?
The nearest schools to Coffs Harbour Public School are Coffs Harbour Christian Community School - Junior Campus (0.2 km), Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr (0.3 km), St Augustine's Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Coffs Harbour Public School located?
Coffs Harbour Public School is located in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450. Visit the school website at https://coffsharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.