About the school
Coffs Harbour Public School is committed to providing a caring, inclusive, and supportive educational environment. With a current enrolment of 422 students, which includes 388 mainstream and 34 Special Education students, about 24% are Aboriginal and 26% come from EALD backgrounds. The school boasts 21 classes, including five dedicated to special education, and places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy through its Early Action for Success strategy.
The school's experienced teaching staff focuses on delivering high-quality education tailored to the diverse needs of its students. Parental engagement is significant, with families maintaining high expectations for their children's academic success. Coffs Harbour Public School promotes a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere, encouraging students to be confident, creative, and responsible.
The curriculum is enriching, featuring programs in dance, technology, chess, guitar, debating, spelling, choir, and drama. Additionally, the school operates a fully funded breakfast program and provides students access to modern technology, including computers and interactive devices. Specialised support is also available for students with learning difficulties.
Located in park-like grounds at the heart of Coffs Harbour, the school enjoys easy access to community resources and fosters collaborations with other institutions in the Lighthouse Community of Schools. This partnership facilitates unique opportunities for students to engage with peers across different educational environments. Overall, Coffs Harbour Public School is dedicated to achieving excellence in education while supporting the holistic development of its diverse student body.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Coffs Harbour Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Coffs Harbour High School 1.5 km
- B Narranga Public School 1.9 km
- C Tyalla Public School 2.2 km
- D Orara High School 2.2 km
- E Coffs Harbour Senior College 3.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 474 (228 girls, 246 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 474
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 897 (percentile 10)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 63% / 19% / 12% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 152
- Indigenous students
- 11%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 62%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 39.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Year 1 | 55 |
| Year 2 | 77 |
| Year 3 | 58 |
| Year 4 | 70 |
| Year 5 | 89 |
| Year 6 | 77 |
| Total | 474 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 474 | 228 | 246 | - | 897 | 39.3 |
| 2024 | 514 | 246 | 268 | 89.6 | 887 | 41.6 |
| 2023 | 497 | 251 | 246 | 87.9 | 877 | 38.5 |
| 2022 | 497 | 254 | 243 | 87.4 | 874 | 39.3 |
| 2021 | 499 | 240 | 259 | 90.5 | 872 | 37.8 |
| 2020 | 472 | 216 | 256 | - | 872 | 36.5 |
| 2019 | 461 | 212 | 249 | 91.8 | 874 | 35 |
| 2018 | 459 | 221 | 238 | 91.7 | 890 | 34.6 |
| 2017 | 433 | 210 | 223 | 92.8 | 885 | 31.3 |
| 2016 | 428 | 214 | 214 | 92.5 | 885 | 30.3 |
| 2015 | 403 | 190 | 213 | 92.7 | 880 | 28.9 |
| 2014 | 392 | 188 | 204 | 92.6 | 886 | 29.7 |
| 2013 | 342 | 146 | 196 | 92.1 | 894 | 27.1 |
| 2012 | 321 | 136 | 185 | 87.1 | 893 | 28.1 |
| 2011 | 331 | 149 | 182 | 92.3 | 884 | 28.8 |
| 2010 | 328 | 156 | 172 | - | 882 | 27.5 |
| 2009 | 296 | 136 | 160 | - | 932 | 26.5 |
| 2008 | 305 | 151 | 154 | - | 932 | 26.7 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.