Allegra School Coffs Harbour vs Novo Education Space
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 505 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
Novo Education Space
Wollongong · Independent special · 9-12
44 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Allegra School Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour NSW | Novo Education Space Wollongong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 9-10 | 9-12 |
| Students | 83 | 44 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 24 | 25 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +186% | -50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Wollongong 2500 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | allegra.nsw.edu.au/ | www.alescoillawarra.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Novo Education Space has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 7.7).
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour is the larger school with 83 students compared with 44.
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour has grown faster over five years (186% vs -50%).
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 Novo Education Space?
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 Novo Education Space?
About 505 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Wollongong 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 Novo Education Space has 4.9.
How do Allegra School Coffs Harbour and Novo Education Space rank in NSW?
Allegra School Coffs Harbour is unranked and Novo Education Space is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.