Cobar High School vs St John's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 689 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
St John's Parish School
Cobar · Catholic primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Cobar High School Cobar NSW | St John's Parish School Cobar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #498 of 539 | #1311 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1358 of 1,472 | #4052 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 214 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 82 | 53 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | – | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 865 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 8.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 19% |
| Suburb | Cobar 2835 | Cobar 2835 |
| Council area | Cobar | Cobar |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | cobar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/schools/cobar/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (31.0 vs 23.1).
- •St John's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 865), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobar High School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 13.1).
- •Cobar High School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 114.
- •Cobar High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -22%).
- •Cobar High School is a government school while St John's Parish School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St John's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St John's Parish School ranks higher (31.0 vs 23.1 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 St John's Parish School?
About 689 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 St John's Parish School has 13.1.
How do Cobar High School and St John's Parish School rank in NSW?
Cobar High School is 498th of 539 and St John's Parish School is 1311th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.