Berowra Public School vs Cowan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berowra Public School
Berowra · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1085
Cowan Public School
Cowan · Government primary · K-6
24 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Berowra Public School Berowra NSW | Cowan Public School Cowan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #646 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1973 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 272 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 143 | 9 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 3.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berowra 2081 | Cowan 2081 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | berowra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cowan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cowan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 59.4).
- •Berowra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowan Public School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 17.5).
- •Berowra Public School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 24.
- •Berowra Public School has grown faster over five years (-29% vs -47%).
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 Berowra Public School better than Cowan Public School?
On the Success Index, Cowan Public School ranks higher (63.9 vs 59.4 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 Berowra Public School and Cowan Public School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Berowra and Cowan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berowra Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cowan Public School has 7.7.
How do Berowra Public School and Cowan Public School rank in NSW?
Berowra Public School is 646th of 1,619 and Cowan Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.