Cobar Public School vs Heckenberg Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 543 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobar Public School
Cobar · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 849
Heckenberg Public School
Heckenberg · Government primary · K-6
209 students · ICSEA 848
| Measure | Cobar Public School Cobar NSW | Heckenberg Public School Heckenberg NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1579 of 1,619 | #1563 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4772 of 4,908 | #4719 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 119 | 105 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 849 | 848 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 17% |
| Suburb | Cobar 2835 | Heckenberg 2168 |
| Council area | Cobar | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | cobar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Heckenberg Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.3 vs 20.1).
- •Cobar Public School has the higher ICSEA (849 vs 848), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heckenberg Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.1).
- •Cobar Public School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 209.
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 Public School better than Heckenberg Public School?
On the Success Index, Heckenberg Public School ranks higher (21.3 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 Public School and Heckenberg Public School?
About 543 km in a straight line, between Cobar and Heckenberg in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobar Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heckenberg Public School has 9.8.
How do Cobar Public School and Heckenberg Public School rank in NSW?
Cobar Public School is 1579th of 1,619 and Heckenberg Public School is 1563rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.