# Coffs Harbour Senior College

Coffs Harbour Senior College is a NSW government senior college in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Senior College
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 11 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 454 (2025)
- **Address**: 363 Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
- **Phone**: (02) 6659 3054
- **Website**: https://coffsharbs-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: coffsharbs-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 54742
- **Established**: 1995-01-28

## About

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

Motto: "Aspire to Excellence"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 454 |
| 2024 | 471 |
| 2023 | 450 |
| 2022 | 440 |
| 2021 | 460 |
| 2020 | 477 |
| 2019 | 470 |
| 2018 | 467 |
| 2017 | 487 |
| 2016 | 480 |
| 2015 | 502 |
| 2014 | 480 |
| 2013 | 453 |
| 2012 | 464 |
| 2011 | 454 |
| 2010 | 381 |
| 2009 | 347 |
| 2008 | 381 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/54742-coffs-harbour-senior-college), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.