Cooma Public School vs Hilltop Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 317 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooma Public School
Cooma · Government primary · K-6
238 students · ICSEA 971
Hilltop Road Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
762 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Cooma Public School Cooma NSW | Hilltop Road Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1170 of 1,619 | #1211 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3651 of 4,908 | #3773 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 238 | 762 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 124 | 373 / 389 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 107 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 48.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cooma 2630 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Snowy Monaro | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | cooma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hilltoprd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cooma Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 35.0).
- •Cooma Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.6).
- •Hilltop Road Public School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 238.
- •Cooma Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -3%).
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 Public School better than Hilltop Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Cooma Public School ranks higher (36.8 vs 35.0 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 Public School and Hilltop Road Public School?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Cooma and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooma Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hilltop Road Public School has 15.6.
How do Cooma Public School and Hilltop Road Public School rank in NSW?
Cooma Public School is 1170th of 1,619 and Hilltop Road Public School is 1211th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.