Kororo Public School vs Orara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kororo Public School
Korora · Government primary · K-6
441 students · ICSEA 1019
Orara High School
Coffs Harbour · Government high school · 7-12
858 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Kororo Public School Korora NSW | Orara High School Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1043 of 1,619 | #420 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3256 of 4,908 | #1157 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 441 | 858 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 220 | 412 / 446 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 76.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 24% |
| Suburb | Korora 2450 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kororo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | orara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kororo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.4 vs 31.0).
- •Kororo Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orara High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.2).
- •Orara High School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 441.
- •Orara High School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -29%).
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 Kororo Public School better than Orara High School?
On the Success Index, Kororo Public School ranks higher (42.4 vs 31.0 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 Kororo Public School and Orara High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Korora and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kororo Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orara High School has 11.1.
How do Kororo Public School and Orara High School rank in NSW?
Kororo Public School is 1043rd of 1,619 and Orara High School is 420th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.