Cooma North Public School vs Merrylands East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 314 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooma North Public School
Cooma North · Government primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 955
Merrylands East Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
347 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Cooma North Public School Cooma North NSW | Merrylands East Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1370 of 1,619 | #1429 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4212 of 4,908 | #4365 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 227 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 119 | 164 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cooma North 2630 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Snowy Monaro | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | coomanth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | merrylandseast.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cooma North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.8 vs 26.9).
- •Merrylands East Public School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 227.
- •Merrylands East Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -18%).
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 Cooma North Public School better than Merrylands East Public School?
On the Success Index, Cooma North Public School ranks higher (28.8 vs 26.9 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 Cooma North Public School and Merrylands East Public School?
About 314 km in a straight line, between Cooma North and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooma North Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrylands East Public School has 14.8.
How do Cooma North Public School and Merrylands East Public School rank in NSW?
Cooma North Public School is 1370th of 1,619 and Merrylands East Public School is 1429th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.