St John Paul College
St John Paul College is a Catholic secondary school in Coffs Harbour, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1044, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,062 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% 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 St John Paul College compares
By ICSEA, St John Paul College ranks 191st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Coffs Harbour Senior College, a government secondary 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. St John Paul College scores 1044, near average.
Enrolment and location
St John Paul College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Coffs Harbour
St John Paul College 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 St John Paul College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John Paul College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 0.8 km | 1038 | 6 lower | 454 |
| Bishop Druitt CollegeIndependent Combined · Coffs Harbour | 2.1 km | 1109 | 65 higher | 1,351 |
| Boambee Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Boambee | 2.3 km | 996 | 48 lower | 383 |
| St Augustine's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Coffs Harbour | 2.9 km | 1036 | 8 lower | 738 |
| Coffs Harbour Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 3.2 km | 897 | 147 lower | 474 |
| Toormina High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Toormina | 3.3 km | 941 | 103 lower | 739 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John Paul College a government school?
No, St John Paul College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John Paul College offer?
St John Paul College offers 7-12.
What is St John Paul College's ICSEA score?
St John Paul College has an ICSEA score of 1044, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John Paul College?
St John Paul College has 1,062 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John Paul College?
The nearest schools to St John Paul College are Coffs Harbour Senior College (0.8 km), Bishop Druitt College (2.1 km), Coffs Harbour Bible Church School (2.2 km).
Where is St John Paul College located?
St John Paul College is located in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450. Visit the school website at http://www.cofhslism.catholic.edu.au/.