Allegra School Coffs Harbour vs Kororo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.0 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
Kororo Public School
Korora · Government primary · K-6
441 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Allegra School Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour NSW | Kororo Public School Korora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1043 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3256 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 83 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 24 | 221 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +186% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Korora 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | allegra.nsw.edu.au/ | kororo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kororo Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 18.2).
- •Kororo Public School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 83.
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour has grown faster over five years (186% vs -29%).
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour is a independent school while Kororo Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kororo Public School?
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 Kororo Public School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Korora 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 Kororo Public School has 18.2.
How do Allegra School Coffs Harbour and Kororo Public School rank in NSW?
Allegra School Coffs Harbour is unranked and Kororo Public School is 1043rd of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.