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Government School

Orara High School

Secondary school in Coffs Harbour, NSW

858
Students (2025)
896
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
11:1
Student:Teacher
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About Orara High School

Orara High School is a government secondary school located in Coffs Harbour, Sydney's North Shore. As a NSW public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.

With 858 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 896 (10th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Secondary (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 858 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 65 (76.8 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 26 (20.5 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 896 (10th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 24%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 446 (52%)
Girls: 412 (48%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 20%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 80%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
60%
24%
12%
Bottom 60% Lower 24% Upper 12% Top 5%