Cootamundra High School vs Elouera Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 240 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
Elouera Special School
Cootamundra · Independent special · U
28 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Cootamundra High School Cootamundra NSW | Elouera Special School Cootamundra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #503 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1379 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 203 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 108 | 12 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 11% |
| Suburb | Cootamundra 2590 | Cootamundra 2590 |
| Council area | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Cootamundra-Gundagai |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cootamundr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.elouera-association.com |
The verdict
- •Elouera Special School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elouera Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 7.5).
- •Cootamundra High School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 28.
- •Elouera Special School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -32%).
- •Cootamundra High School is a government school while Elouera Special School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Elouera Special 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 Cootamundra High School and Elouera Special School?
About 240 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 Elouera Special School has 4.0.
How do Cootamundra High School and Elouera Special School rank in NSW?
Cootamundra High School is 503rd of 539 and Elouera Special School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.