Private Primary Schools
Here is an overview of private primary schools, collated in 2006, in alphabetical order. All information supplied by the schools.
Bishop Druitt College
111 North Boambee Rd, Coffs Harbour 2450
Phone: 6651 5644
Fax: 6651 5654
The College is a community college in the sense that its doors are open to all, whatever their personal belief system, as long as they are sympathetic to the College's Christian foundation. The school strives to produce outstanding citizens. Bishop Druitt students learn respect and discipline, have pride in a job well done and always strive to do their best. The school's curriculum emphasises rigorous teaching of the basics, concentrating on English, Maths, Science and the Humanities.
- School Email: secretary@bdc.nsw.edu.au
- School Website: www.bdc.nsw.edu.au
- Type of School: Primary & Secondary
- Enrolments: 1120
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Christian Community Junior School
27 Curacoa St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Phone: 6652 6433
Fax: 6652 7406
This campus is modern, well resourced, and caters for students from kindergarten to year five. The school has a well-established reputation for providing the best in primary education. Biblical Christian values are integrated into the daily learning experiences of students. School hours are from 9.00am to 3.15pm.
- School Email: jsadmin@coffsccs.nsw.edu.au
- Type of School: K - Grade 5
- Enrolments: 240
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Casuarina Steiner School
Gentle St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Phone: 6651 2770
Fax: 6650 9004
Casuarina School for Rudolf Steiner Education is an independent primary school set on beautiful grounds right in the heart of Coffs Harbour. Casuarina offers a rich, holistic educational option to children in this fast growing region. The architectural beauty of the classrooms and surrounds further enhances the school's warm and nurturing environment. Rudolf Steiner education is an integrated form of learning that is centred entirely on the child, providing the encouragement and support to enable individuals to reach their highest potential.
- School Email: admin@casuarina-school.com
- Website: www.casuarina-school.com
- Type of School: Primary
- Enrolments: 120
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St Augustines Primary
Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Phone: 6652 1204
Fax: 6651 3230
St Augustine's Primary School aims to promote strong personal growth of all members of the school community. The school actively encourages everyone within the school community to reach a deeper understanding of God, the community and themselves. The school's educational program is based on Catholicism and is directed towards empowering their students with the necessary skills and self-appreciation so that a positive and fulfilling place can be taken in society. The school strives to develop happy and interested students, confident in the pursuit of truth and Christian values.
- School Email: sapcoffs@lism.catholic.edu.au
- Website www.staugustines.nsw.edu.au
- Type of School: Primary
- Enrolments: 633
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St Francis Xavier (Woolgoolga)
Queen Street, Woolgoolga NSW
Phone: 6654 1981
St Francis Xavier Primary School caters for boys and girls aged from 5 to 12 years of age. The school is part of St Augustine's Parish Coffs Harbour and is a member of the Lismore Diocese School system. St Francis Xavier Primary School is a happy place where children, parents, friends and staff can go about their daily tasks in a pleasant and secure, Christian environment.
- School Email: sfxpwool@lism.catholic.edu.au
- Website: N/A
- Type of School: Primary
- Enrolments: 210
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Sawtell Mary Help of Christians
Eungella St, Sawtell NSW 2452
Phone: 6653 3122
Mary Help of Christians School is a Catholic primary school serving the parish of Sawtell. The school commenced in 1980 with 130 pupils in 6 classes and has steadily grown to the present enrolment of 321. The original teaching staff of 6 has grown to 18, with 6 ancillary staff. By extending the amphitheatre, the children are adequately catered for in both extremes of weather, while the "Amaroo" garden, established in memory of a deceased teacher has added both a beautiful and practical outdoor learning space accessible to all classes.
- School Email: mhocsawtell@lism.catholic.edu.au
- Website: www.sawp.lism.catholic.edu.au
- Type of School: Primary
- Enrolments: 321
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Please note: Enrolments last updated October 2006
