Coffs Harbour Christian Community School vs Living School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 175 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coffs Harbour Christian Community School
Bonville · Independent combined · K-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 1037
Living School
Lismore · Independent combined · K-12
313 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Coffs Harbour Christian Community School Bonville NSW | Living School Lismore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #235 of 314 | #131 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #776 of 1,259 | #421 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,008 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 522 / 486 | 150 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 90 | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | 48 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +219% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 15% |
| Suburb | Bonville 2450 | Lismore 2480 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.coffsccs.nsw.edu.au/ | living.school |
The verdict
- •Living School scores higher on the Success Index (62.0 vs 44.5).
- •Living School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.5).
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 313.
- •Living School has grown faster over five years (219% vs 14%).
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 Coffs Harbour Christian Community School better than Living School?
On the Success Index, Living School ranks higher (62.0 vs 44.5 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 Coffs Harbour Christian Community School and Living School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Bonville and Lismore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coffs Harbour Christian Community School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Living School has 9.7.
How do Coffs Harbour Christian Community School and Living School rank in NSW?
Coffs Harbour Christian Community School is 235th of 314 and Living School is 131st of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.