Baryulgil Public School vs Cowper Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 60 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baryulgil Public School
Baryulgil · Government primary · K-6
14 students · ICSEA 775
Cowper Public School
Cowper · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 774
| Measure | Baryulgil Public School Baryulgil NSW | Cowper Public School Cowper NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 9 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 14 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 8 | 1 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 775 | 774 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 57% | 65% |
| Suburb | Baryulgil 2460 | Cowper 2460 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | baryulgil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cowper-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Baryulgil Public School scores higher on the Success Index (8.9 vs 6.9).
- •Baryulgil Public School has the higher ICSEA (775 vs 774), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowper Public School is the larger school with 17 students compared with 14.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baryulgil Public School better than Cowper Public School?
On the Success Index, Baryulgil Public School ranks higher (8.9 vs 6.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baryulgil Public School and Cowper Public School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Baryulgil and Cowper in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Baryulgil Public School and Cowper Public School rank in NSW?
Baryulgil Public School is unranked and Cowper Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.