Cootamundra Public School vs Scone Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 390 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cootamundra Public School
Cootamundra · Government primary · K-6
214 students · ICSEA 943
Scone Public School
Scone · Government primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Cootamundra Public School Cootamundra NSW | Scone Public School Scone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1463 of 1,619 | #1307 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4463 of 4,908 | #4038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 214 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 111 | 187 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 18% |
| Suburb | Cootamundra 2590 | Scone 2337 |
| Council area | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cootamundr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | scone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Scone Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 25.4).
- •Cootamundra Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Scone Public School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 214.
- •Scone Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -28%).
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 Public School better than Scone Public School?
On the Success Index, Scone Public School ranks higher (31.2 vs 25.4 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 Public School and Scone Public School?
About 390 km in a straight line, between Cootamundra and Scone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cootamundra Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scone Public School has 15.2.
How do Cootamundra Public School and Scone Public School rank in NSW?
Cootamundra Public School is 1463rd of 1,619 and Scone Public School is 1307th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.