Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr vs St Augustine's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 984 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr
Coffs Harbour · Independent combined · K-8
81 students · ICSEA 798
St Augustine's Primary School
Coffs Harbour · Catholic primary · K-6
738 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr Coffs Harbour NSW | St Augustine's Primary School Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 314 | #787 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1238 of 1,259 | #2402 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-8 | K-6 |
| Students | 81 | 738 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 34 | 362 / 376 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 798 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 44.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 6% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.giinganaschool.org.au | www.cofhplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 20.4).
- •St Augustine's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 798), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.4).
- •St Augustine's Primary School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 81.
- •Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr is a independent school while St Augustine's Primary School is a catholic 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 Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr better than St Augustine's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Primary School ranks higher (54.1 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 Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr and St Augustine's Primary School?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's Primary School has 16.4.
How do Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr and St Augustine's Primary School rank in NSW?
Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr is 313th of 314 and St Augustine's Primary School is 787th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.