Coffs Harbour Senior College

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About the school

Coffs Harbour Senior College is a centre for excellence that caters for students in Years 11 and 12 pursuing the Higher School Certificate (HSC). With total enrolment around 500 students, the college promotes an adult-style learning environment. It is located at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC), a unique collaboration with North Coast TAFE and Southern Cross University, sharing facilities and resources.

Academic Excellence

The college boasts a strong record of academic achievement, providing broad curriculum pathways that encourage students to strive for excellence. Most HSC extension options are available, and students are actively involved in extracurricular activities, including sports, public speaking, debating, and the performing arts. The dedicated staff works collaboratively to support students, fostering an environment where students take responsibility for their own learning.

Student Support

Coffs Harbour Senior College values positive relationships between students and teachers and promotes a supportive teaching and learning atmosphere. Each student is allocated a mentor for individualised support, which helps in both academic progress and personal welfare. The college also features a Learning Support Team, ensuring that all students, including those with special needs, receive the necessary assistance tailored to their requirements.

Surveys indicate high levels of satisfaction among students, who cite the positive relationships with staff and the extensive support network as significant highlights of their college experience. The college aims to equip every student with the knowledge and skills essential for life beyond school while motivating them to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.

Mission

We aim to:

  • provide every student with knowledge and skills to equip them for life beyond school
  • provide broad curriculum pathways that encourage the pursuit of excellence within a supportive teaching and learning environment
  • motivate and challenge students to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
454 (272 girls, 182 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
450.3
ICSEA What does this mean?
1038 (percentile 63)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
19% / 33% / 29% / 20%
Indigenous students
6%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
39.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
8.2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 11 221
Year 12 233
Total 454

Year by year

Year Enrolments Girls Boys ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 454 272 182 1038 39.5
2024 471 279 192 1043 40.2
2023 450 256 194 1033 40.3
2022 440 263 177 1045 37.5
2021 460 267 193 1036 39.9
2020 477 282 195 1037 40
2019 470 280 190 1039 39.5
2018 467 275 192 1029 39.8
2017 487 286 201 - 40.1
2016 480 292 188 - 40.1
2015 502 310 192 - 40.2
2014 480 295 185 - 37.3
2013 453 251 202 - 36.2
2012 464 270 194 1034 36.3
2011 454 247 207 1035 36.5
2010 381 225 156 1033 32.8
2009 347 203 144 1016 31.9
2008 381 228 153 1016 32.7

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