NSW · Government Secondary
Orara High School
Coffs Harbour 2450 · 7-12
Orara High School is a government secondary school in Coffs Harbour, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 896, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 858 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
How Orara High School compares
By ICSEA, Orara High School ranks 530th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tyalla Public School, a government primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Orara High School scores 896 — below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Coffs Harbour
Orara High School is located in Coffs Harbour, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $1,231/wk and median rent of $355/wk. Population: 27,089.
View full Coffs Harbour suburb profile →Schools near Orara High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Orara High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyalla Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 0.1 km | 872 | 24 lower | 258 |
| Narranga Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 1.4 km | 948 | 52 higher | 669 |
| Allegra School Coffs HarbourIndependent Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 1.7 km | 984 | 88 higher | 83 |
| St Augustine's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Coffs Harbour | 2.0 km | 1036 | 140 higher | 738 |
| Coffs Harbour Christian Community School - Junior CampusIndependent Primary · Coffs Harbour | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Casuarina Steiner SchoolIndependent Primary · Coffs Harbour | 2.1 km | 1072 | 176 higher | 103 |
| Coffs Harbour Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Coffs Harbour | 2.2 km | 897 | 1 higher | 474 |
| Maam Giingana GumbaynggirrIndependent Combined · Coffs Harbour | 2.3 km | 798 | 98 lower | 81 |
| Lismore Diocese Online Education CentreCatholic Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 3.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Coffs Harbour High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coffs Harbour | 3.4 km | 957 | 61 higher | 783 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orara High School a government school?
Yes, Orara High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Orara High School offer?
Orara High School offers 7-12.
What is Orara High School's ICSEA score?
Orara High School has an ICSEA score of 896, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Orara High School?
Orara High School has 858 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Orara High School?
The nearest schools to Orara High School are Tyalla Public School (0.1 km), Narranga Public School (1.4 km), Allegra School Coffs Harbour (1.7 km).
Where is Orara High School located?
Orara High School is located in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450. Visit the school website at https://orara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.