Corowa High School vs Corowa Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corowa High School
Corowa · Government high school · 7-12
291 students · ICSEA 975
Corowa Public School
Corowa · Government primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Corowa High School Corowa NSW | Corowa Public School Corowa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #299 of 539 | #1140 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #810 of 1,472 | #3570 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 291 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 162 | 76 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 31 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Corowa 2646 | Corowa 2646 |
| Council area | Federation | Federation |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | corowa-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | corowa-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corowa High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 38.0).
- •Corowa High School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corowa High School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.9).
- •Corowa High School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 162.
- •Corowa High School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -27%).
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 Corowa High School better than Corowa Public School?
On the Success Index, Corowa High School ranks higher (46.4 vs 38.0 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 Corowa High School and Corowa Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Corowa and Corowa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corowa High School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corowa Public School has 10.9.
How do Corowa High School and Corowa Public School rank in NSW?
Corowa High School is 299th of 539 and Corowa Public School is 1140th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.