Corowa Public School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 755 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corowa Public School
Corowa · Government primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 957
St Mary's Primary School
Corowa · Catholic primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Corowa Public School Corowa NSW | St Mary's Primary School Corowa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1140 of 1,619 | #713 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3570 of 4,908 | #2175 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 162 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 86 | 78 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Corowa 2646 | Corowa 2646 |
| Council area | Federation | Federation |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | corowa-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.smcoww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 38.0).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corowa Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.8).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 162.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -27%).
- •Corowa Public School is a government school while St Mary's Primary School is a catholic 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 Corowa Public School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (56.9 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 Public School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 755 m in a straight line, between Corowa and Corowa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corowa Public School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 13.8.
How do Corowa Public School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Corowa Public School is 1140th of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 713th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.