Cook School vs Loftus Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 676 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cook School
Loftus · Government special · U
66 students · ICSEA 956
Loftus Public School
Loftus · Government primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Cook School Loftus NSW | Loftus Public School Loftus NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #544 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1657 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 66 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 46 | 151 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Loftus 2232 | Loftus 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cook-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | loftus-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Loftus Public School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cook School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 16.2).
- •Loftus Public School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 66.
- •Cook School has grown faster over five years (69% vs -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 Cook School better than Loftus Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cook School and Loftus Public School?
About 676 m in a straight line, between Loftus and Loftus in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cook School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loftus Public School has 16.2.
How do Cook School and Loftus Public School rank in NSW?
Cook School is unranked and Loftus Public School is 544th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.