Busby West Public School vs Cowra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 202 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Busby West Public School
Green Valley · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 895
Cowra Public School
Cowra · Government primary · K-6
338 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Busby West Public School Green Valley NSW | Cowra Public School Cowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1531 of 1,619 | #1494 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4644 of 4,908 | #4545 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 304 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 173 | 151 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 895 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 32% |
| Suburb | Green Valley 2168 | Cowra 2794 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Cowra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | busbywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cowra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cowra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.2 vs 22.7).
- •Busby West Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.2).
- •Cowra Public School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 304.
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 Busby West Public School better than Cowra Public School?
On the Success Index, Cowra Public School ranks higher (24.2 vs 22.7 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 Busby West Public School and Cowra Public School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Green Valley and Cowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Busby West Public School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cowra Public School has 11.2.
How do Busby West Public School and Cowra Public School rank in NSW?
Busby West Public School is 1531st of 1,619 and Cowra Public School is 1494th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.