Allegra School Coffs Harbour vs Bishop Druitt College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allegra School Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour · Independent special · 9-10
83 students · ICSEA 984
Bishop Druitt College
Coffs Harbour · Independent combined · K-12
1,351 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Allegra School Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour NSW | Bishop Druitt College Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #88 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #258 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 9-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 83 | 1,351 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 24 | 683 / 668 |
| Foundation intake | – | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +186% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 103.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 51.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | allegra.nsw.edu.au/ | www.bdc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bishop Druitt College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 13.1).
- •Bishop Druitt College is the larger school with 1,351 students compared with 83.
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour has grown faster over five years (186% vs 27%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allegra School Coffs Harbour better than Bishop Druitt College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Allegra School Coffs Harbour and Bishop Druitt College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allegra School Coffs Harbour has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bishop Druitt College has 13.1.
How do Allegra School Coffs Harbour and Bishop Druitt College rank in NSW?
Allegra School Coffs Harbour is unranked and Bishop Druitt College is 88th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.