Cobar Public School vs St John's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 427 m 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
St John's Parish School
Cobar · Catholic primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Cobar Public School Cobar NSW | St John's Parish School Cobar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1579 of 1,619 | #1311 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4772 of 4,908 | #4052 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 119 | 53 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 849 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 8.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 19% |
| Suburb | Cobar 2835 | Cobar 2835 |
| Council area | Cobar | Cobar |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | cobar-p.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 20.1).
- •St John's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 849), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Cobar Public School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 114.
- •Cobar Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -22%).
- •Cobar Public 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 Public School better than St John's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St John's Parish School ranks higher (31.0 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 St John's Parish School?
About 427 m in a straight line, between Cobar and Cobar 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 St John's Parish School has 13.1.
How do Cobar Public School and St John's Parish School rank in NSW?
Cobar Public School is 1579th of 1,619 and St John's Parish School is 1311th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.