Coffs Harbour Senior College vs Sylvania High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 451 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coffs Harbour Senior College
Coffs Harbour · Government high school · 11-12
454 students · ICSEA 1038
Sylvania High School
Sylvania · Government high school · 7-12
750 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Coffs Harbour Senior College Coffs Harbour NSW | Sylvania High School Sylvania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 539 | #208 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #477 of 1,472 | #519 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 454 | 750 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 182 | 348 / 402 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 153 |
| Year 12 cohort | 233 | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.5 | 60.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Sylvania 2224 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | coffsharbs-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sylvania-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coffs Harbour Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 59.9).
- •Sylvania High School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coffs Harbour Senior College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.5).
- •Sylvania High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 454.
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 Senior College better than Sylvania High School?
On the Success Index, Coffs Harbour Senior College ranks higher (61.4 vs 59.9 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 Senior College and Sylvania High School?
About 451 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Sylvania in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coffs Harbour Senior College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sylvania High School has 12.5.
How do Coffs Harbour Senior College and Sylvania High School rank in NSW?
Coffs Harbour Senior College is 190th of 539 and Sylvania High School is 208th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.