Coffs Harbour Christian Community School vs William Bayldon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.8 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
William Bayldon Public School
Sawtell · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 812
| Measure | Coffs Harbour Christian Community School Bonville NSW | William Bayldon Public School Sawtell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #235 of 314 | #1559 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #776 of 1,259 | #4705 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,008 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 522 / 486 | 65 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 90 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 48 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 812 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 54% |
| Suburb | Bonville 2450 | Sawtell 2452 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.coffsccs.nsw.edu.au/ | bayldon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School scores higher on the Success Index (44.5 vs 21.6).
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 812), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •William Bayldon Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.5).
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 159.
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -15%).
- •Coffs Harbour Christian Community School is a independent school while William Bayldon Public 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 Coffs Harbour Christian Community School better than William Bayldon Public School?
On the Success Index, Coffs Harbour Christian Community School ranks higher (44.5 vs 21.6 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 William Bayldon Public School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bonville and Sawtell 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 William Bayldon Public School has 9.1.
How do Coffs Harbour Christian Community School and William Bayldon Public School rank in NSW?
Coffs Harbour Christian Community School is 235th of 314 and William Bayldon Public School is 1559th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.