Coffs Harbour High School vs Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr
Coffs Harbour · Independent combined · K-8
81 students · ICSEA 798
| Measure | Coffs Harbour High School Coffs Harbour NSW | Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #416 of 539 | #313 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1146 of 1,472 | #1238 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-8 |
| Students | 783 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 403 | 47 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 798 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.6 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 100% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coffsharb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.giinganaschool.org.au |
The verdict
- •Coffs Harbour High School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 20.4).
- •Coffs Harbour High School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 798), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Coffs Harbour High School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 81.
- •Coffs Harbour High School is a government school while Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coffs Harbour High School better than Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr?
On the Success Index, Coffs Harbour High School ranks higher (31.3 vs 20.4 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 Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Coffs Harbour 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 Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr has 11.6.
How do Coffs Harbour High School and Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr rank in NSW?
Coffs Harbour High School is 416th of 539 and Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr is 313th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.