Cobar Public School vs Wakool Burraboi Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 461 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
Wakool Burraboi Public School
Wakool · Government primary · K-6
15 students · ICSEA 849
| Measure | Cobar Public School Cobar NSW | Wakool Burraboi Public School Wakool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1579 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4772 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 119 | 6 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 849 | 849 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 20% |
| Suburb | Cobar 2835 | Wakool 2710 |
| Council area | Cobar | Murray River |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | cobar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wakool-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cobar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.1 vs 11.2).
- •Cobar Public School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 15.
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 Wakool Burraboi Public School?
On the Success Index, Cobar Public School ranks higher (20.1 vs 11.2 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 Wakool Burraboi Public School?
About 461 km in a straight line, between Cobar and Wakool in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cobar Public School and Wakool Burraboi Public School rank in NSW?
Cobar Public School is 1579th of 1,619 and Wakool Burraboi Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.