Allegra School Coffs Harbour vs St Augustine's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 417 m 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
St Augustine's Primary School
Coffs Harbour · Catholic primary · K-6
738 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Allegra School Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour NSW | St Augustine's Primary School Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #787 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2402 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 83 | 738 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 24 | 362 / 376 |
| Foundation intake | – | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +186% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 44.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | allegra.nsw.edu.au/ | www.cofhplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 16.4).
- •St Augustine's Primary School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 83.
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour has grown faster over five years (186% vs 3%).
- •Allegra School Coffs Harbour is a independent school while St Augustine's Primary School is a catholic 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 St Augustine's Primary 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 St Augustine's Primary School?
About 417 m 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 St Augustine's Primary School has 16.4.
How do Allegra School Coffs Harbour and St Augustine's Primary School rank in NSW?
Allegra School Coffs Harbour is unranked and St Augustine's Primary School is 787th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.