About the school
Coramba Public School is a small, inclusive school located in the picturesque Mid North Coast of New South Wales, 15km west of Coffs Harbour. The school is dedicated to fostering student success, focusing on creating a safe, happy, and supportive learning environment. With a commitment to lifelong learning, the staff at Coramba Public School actively engage students in improving their educational experiences, ensuring they feel valued and achieve their personal goals.
Learning Environment
At Coramba Public School, students are encouraged to take an active role in their education. The school boasts modern classrooms equipped with technology that aids a variety of learning activities. The curriculum encourages creativity and innovation, allowing students to set personal learning targets. Importantly, the school strives to develop confident, independent lifelong learners.
Community and Cultural Engagement
The school is committed to inclusivity, welcoming students from all backgrounds and promptly ensuring they feel safe and ready to learn. Coramba Public School places a strong emphasis on partnerships with families and the wider community, enhancing learning experiences and fostering a sense of belonging. Collaborative efforts include links with the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, providing students access to qualified music teachers for various instruments.
Holistic Development
The core educational focus includes Literacy, Numeracy, Social and Emotional Skills, Collaboration, and Communication, preparing students to become contributing global citizens. The school prioritises quality education, enabling students to thrive academically, socially, and personally, while also participating in numerous local and national activities in sports, creative arts, and academics. By embodying the motto 'Respectful, Resilient, Achievers', Coramba Public School continues to nurture the next generation of learners.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Coramba Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Karangi Public School 4.9 km
- B Orara Upper Public School 7.5 km
- C Nana Glen Public School 9.6 km
- D Lowanna Public School 10.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 30 (19 girls, 11 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 912 (percentile 13)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 55% / 35% / 9% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 144
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 |
| Year 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 4 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Total | 30 |
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 | 30 | 19 | 11 | - | 912 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 42 | 23 | 19 | 90.7 | 912 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 41 | 21 | 20 | 90.3 | 939 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 38 | 18 | 20 | 88.2 | 947 | 2.8 |
| 2021 | 39 | 18 | 21 | 89.4 | 959 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 41 | 17 | 24 | - | 945 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 44 | 17 | 27 | 92.4 | 929 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 37 | 15 | 22 | 93.5 | 901 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 92.8 | 900 | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 94.3 | 913 | 2.6 |
| 2015 | 39 | 23 | 16 | 91.6 | 891 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | 47 | 27 | 20 | 95.6 | 942 | 2.6 |
| 2013 | 57 | 31 | 26 | 94.6 | 968 | 3.7 |
| 2012 | 56 | 28 | 28 | 94.8 | 975 | 3.5 |
| 2011 | 56 | 26 | 30 | 96.1 | 980 | 3.5 |
| 2010 | 59 | 23 | 36 | - | 964 | 3.5 |
| 2009 | 60 | 23 | 37 | - | 972 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | 60 | 22 | 38 | - | 972 | 3.6 |
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.