Cowan Public School vs Pacific Berowra Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cowan Public School
Cowan · Government primary · K-6
24 students · ICSEA 1063
Pacific Berowra Christian School
Berowra · Independent primary · K-6
61 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Cowan Public School Cowan NSW | Pacific Berowra Christian School Berowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 24 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 15 | 35 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cowan 2081 | Berowra 2081 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | cowan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bccs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Berowra Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (80.7 vs 63.9).
- •Pacific Berowra Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowan Public School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 10.2).
- •Pacific Berowra Christian School is the larger school with 61 students compared with 24.
- •Pacific Berowra Christian School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -47%).
- •Cowan Public School is a government school while Pacific Berowra Christian 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 Cowan Public School better than Pacific Berowra Christian School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Berowra Christian School ranks higher (80.7 vs 63.9 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 Cowan Public School and Pacific Berowra Christian School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Cowan and Berowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowan Public School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Berowra Christian School has 10.2.
How do Cowan Public School and Pacific Berowra Christian School rank in NSW?
Cowan Public School is unranked and Pacific Berowra Christian School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.