Coffs Harbour Public School vs Kearsley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 328 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coffs Harbour Public School
Coffs Harbour · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 897
Kearsley Public School
Kearsley · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 897
| Measure | Coffs Harbour Public School Coffs Harbour NSW | Kearsley Public School Kearsley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1186 of 1,619 | #1498 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3697 of 4,908 | #4559 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 474 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 246 | 54 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 897 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.3 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 35% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Kearsley 2325 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | coffsharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kearsley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coffs Harbour Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.1 vs 24.0).
- •Coffs Harbour Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Coffs Harbour Public School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 114.
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 Public School better than Kearsley Public School?
On the Success Index, Coffs Harbour Public School ranks higher (36.1 vs 24.0 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 Public School and Kearsley Public School?
About 328 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Kearsley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coffs Harbour Public School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kearsley Public School has 13.3.
How do Coffs Harbour Public School and Kearsley Public School rank in NSW?
Coffs Harbour Public School is 1186th of 1,619 and Kearsley Public School is 1498th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.