Cootamundra High School vs E A Southee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 743 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cootamundra High School
Cootamundra · Government high school · 7-12
203 students · ICSEA 902
E A Southee Public School
Cootamundra · Government primary · K-6
74 students · ICSEA 840
| Measure | Cootamundra High School Cootamundra NSW | E A Southee Public School Cootamundra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #503 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1379 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 203 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 108 | 38 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | – | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 840 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 36% |
| Suburb | Cootamundra 2590 | Cootamundra 2590 |
| Council area | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Cootamundra-Gundagai |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cootamundr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | easouthee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cootamundra High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 20.1).
- •Cootamundra High School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 840), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cootamundra High School has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 10.3).
- •Cootamundra High School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 74.
- •E A Southee Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -32%).
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 Cootamundra High School better than E A Southee Public School?
On the Success Index, Cootamundra High School ranks higher (22.1 vs 20.1 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 Cootamundra High School and E A Southee Public School?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Cootamundra and Cootamundra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cootamundra High School has 7.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and E A Southee Public School has 10.3.
How do Cootamundra High School and E A Southee Public School rank in NSW?
Cootamundra High School is 503rd of 539 and E A Southee Public School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.