Coffs Harbour High School vs Ingleburn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 463 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coffs Harbour High School
Coffs Harbour · Government high school · 7-12
783 students · ICSEA 957
Ingleburn High School
Ingleburn · Government high school · 7-12
782 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Coffs Harbour High School Coffs Harbour NSW | Ingleburn High School Ingleburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #416 of 539 | #316 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1146 of 1,472 | #861 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 783 | 782 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 403 | 388 / 394 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.6 | 68.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Ingleburn 2565 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | coffsharb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ingleburn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ingleburn High School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 31.3).
- •Ingleburn High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.1).
- •Coffs Harbour High School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 782.
- •Ingleburn High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -13%).
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 High School better than Ingleburn High School?
On the Success Index, Ingleburn High School ranks higher (43.8 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 Coffs Harbour High School and Ingleburn High School?
About 463 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Ingleburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coffs Harbour High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ingleburn High School has 11.4.
How do Coffs Harbour High School and Ingleburn High School rank in NSW?
Coffs Harbour High School is 416th of 539 and Ingleburn High School is 316th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.