Cobar High School vs Cobar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 830 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobar High School
Cobar · Government high school · 7-12
214 students · ICSEA 865
Cobar Public School
Cobar · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 849
| Measure | Cobar High School Cobar NSW | Cobar Public School Cobar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #498 of 539 | #1579 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1358 of 1,472 | #4772 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 214 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 82 | 109 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 865 | 849 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 46% |
| Suburb | Cobar 2835 | Cobar 2835 |
| Council area | Cobar | Cobar |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | cobar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cobar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cobar High School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 20.1).
- •Cobar High School has the higher ICSEA (865 vs 849), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobar High School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 14.1).
- •Cobar Public School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 214.
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 Cobar High School better than Cobar Public School?
On the Success Index, Cobar High School ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.1 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 Cobar High School and Cobar Public School?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Cobar and Cobar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobar High School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cobar Public School has 14.1.
How do Cobar High School and Cobar Public School rank in NSW?
Cobar High School is 498th of 539 and Cobar Public School is 1579th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.