Coffs Harbour High School
Coffs Harbour High School is a government secondary school in Coffs Harbour, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 957, it sits in the 28th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 783 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% 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 High School compares
By ICSEA, Coffs Harbour High School ranks 391st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect Macarthur School, Northern Rivers Coffs Harbour, an independent primary school 0.8 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 High School scores 957, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Coffs Harbour High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 1.5 km | 897 | 60 lower | 474 |
| St Augustine's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Coffs Harbour | 2.2 km | 1036 | 79 higher | 738 |
| Tyalla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 3.3 km | 872 | 85 lower | 258 |
| Orara High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 3.4 km | 896 | 61 lower | 858 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coffs Harbour High School a government school?
Yes, Coffs Harbour High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Coffs Harbour High School offer?
Coffs Harbour High School offers 7-12.
What is Coffs Harbour High School's ICSEA score?
Coffs Harbour High School has an ICSEA score of 957, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Coffs Harbour High School?
Coffs Harbour High School has 783 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Coffs Harbour High School?
The nearest schools to Coffs Harbour High School are Aspect Macarthur School, Northern Rivers Coffs Harbour (0.8 km), Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr (1.3 km), Casuarina Steiner School (1.5 km).
Where is Coffs Harbour High School located?
Coffs Harbour High School is located in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450. Visit the school website at https://coffsharb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.