Bonville Public School vs Coffs Harbour Christian Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonville Public School
Bonville · Government primary · K-6
121 students · ICSEA 979
Coffs Harbour Christian Community School
Bonville · Independent combined · K-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Bonville Public School Bonville NSW | Coffs Harbour Christian Community School Bonville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1089 of 1,619 | #235 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3402 of 4,908 | #776 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 121 | 1,008 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 67 | 522 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 90 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 69.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 67.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bonville 2450 | Bonville 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bonville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.coffsccs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School scores higher on the Success Index (44.5 vs 40.3).
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 121.
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 3%).
- •Bonville Public School is a government school while Coffs Harbour Christian Community School is an independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Bonville Public School better than Coffs Harbour Christian Community School?
On the Success Index, Coffs Harbour Christian Community School ranks higher (44.5 vs 40.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bonville Public School and Coffs Harbour Christian Community School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bonville and Bonville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonville Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coffs Harbour Christian Community School has 14.5.
How do Bonville Public School and Coffs Harbour Christian Community School rank in NSW?
Bonville Public School is 1089th of 1,619 and Coffs Harbour Christian Community School is 235th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.