Casuarina Steiner School vs Coffs Harbour High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casuarina Steiner School
Coffs Harbour · Independent primary · K-6
103 students · ICSEA 1072
Coffs Harbour High School
Coffs Harbour · Government high school · 7-12
783 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Casuarina Steiner School Coffs Harbour NSW | Coffs Harbour High School Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #305 of 1,619 | #416 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1011 of 4,908 | #1146 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 103 | 783 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 44 | 380 / 403 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 64.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 10% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.casuarina.nsw.edu.au | coffsharb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Casuarina Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 31.3).
- •Casuarina Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casuarina Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Coffs Harbour High School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 103.
- •Casuarina Steiner School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -13%).
- •Casuarina Steiner School is a independent school while Coffs Harbour High 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 Casuarina Steiner School better than Coffs Harbour High School?
On the Success Index, Casuarina Steiner School ranks higher (70.0 vs 31.3 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 Casuarina Steiner School and Coffs Harbour High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casuarina Steiner School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coffs Harbour High School has 12.1.
How do Casuarina Steiner School and Coffs Harbour High School rank in NSW?
Casuarina Steiner School is 305th of 1,619 and Coffs Harbour High School is 416th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.