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Coffs Harbour · New South Wales

Schools in Coffs Harbour

There are 12 schools in Coffs Harbour: 5 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 6 government schools, 2 Catholic schools and 4 independent schools. Government schools in Coffs Harbour are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Coffs Harbour

Private schools in and near Coffs Harbour, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Coffs Harbour

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Coffs Harbour

At a glance

Schools in Coffs Harbour in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 6,914 students enrolled, 576 per school on average; the largest is Bishop Druitt College with 1,351.
  • 6 of the 12 schools (50%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Coffs Harbour

  1. Bishop Druitt College 1,351 students
  2. St John Paul College 1,062 students
  3. Orara High School 858 students
  4. Coffs Harbour High School 783 students
  5. St Augustine's Primary School 738 students
Questions

Schools in Coffs Harbour: common questions

How many schools are there in Coffs Harbour NSW?
There are 12 schools in Coffs Harbour NSW, including 5 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Coffs Harbour NSW?
6 Catholic and independent schools, 50% of all schools in Coffs Harbour NSW. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Coffs Harbour NSW?
Bishop Druitt College, with 1,351 students. Next are St John Paul College (1,062), Orara High School (858) and Coffs Harbour High School (783).
Are there single-sex schools in Coffs Harbour NSW?
No. All 12 schools in Coffs Harbour NSW take both boys and girls.