Cooerwull Public School vs Eden Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 399 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooerwull Public School
Lithgow · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 906
Eden Public School
Eden · Government primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Cooerwull Public School Lithgow NSW | Eden Public School Eden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1543 of 1,619 | #1408 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4667 of 4,908 | #4300 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 258 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 128 | 130 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 28% |
| Suburb | Lithgow 2790 | Eden 2551 |
| Council area | Lithgow | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cooerwull-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | eden-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Eden Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.7 vs 22.2).
- •Cooerwull Public School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 256.
- •Eden Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -37%).
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 Cooerwull Public School better than Eden Public School?
On the Success Index, Eden Public School ranks higher (27.7 vs 22.2 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 Cooerwull Public School and Eden Public School?
About 399 km in a straight line, between Lithgow and Eden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooerwull Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eden Public School has 12.5.
How do Cooerwull Public School and Eden Public School rank in NSW?
Cooerwull Public School is 1543rd of 1,619 and Eden Public School is 1408th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.