# Coffs Harbour Public School

Coffs Harbour Public School is a NSW government primary school in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 474 (2025)
- **Address**: 7 Salamander Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
- **Phone**: (02) 6652 3355
- **Website**: https://coffsharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: coffsharb-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49655
- **Established**: 1885-03-01

## About

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!

Motto: "Courtesy & Honour"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 474 |
| 2024 | 514 |
| 2023 | 497 |
| 2022 | 497 |
| 2021 | 499 |
| 2020 | 472 |
| 2019 | 461 |
| 2018 | 459 |
| 2017 | 433 |
| 2016 | 428 |
| 2015 | 403 |
| 2014 | 392 |
| 2013 | 342 |
| 2012 | 321 |
| 2011 | 331 |
| 2010 | 328 |
| 2009 | 296 |
| 2008 | 305 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49655-coffs-harbour-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.