Cowper Public School vs Ulmarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cowper Public School
Cowper · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 774
Ulmarra Public School
Ulmarra · Government primary · K-6
72 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Cowper Public School Cowper NSW | Ulmarra Public School Ulmarra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 7 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 17 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 16 | 29 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 774 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 4.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 65% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cowper 2460 | Ulmarra 2462 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cowper-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ulmarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ulmarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.8 vs 6.9).
- •Ulmarra Public School has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 774), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ulmarra Public School is the larger school with 72 students compared with 17.
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 Cowper Public School better than Ulmarra Public School?
On the Success Index, Ulmarra Public School ranks higher (38.8 vs 6.9 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 Cowper Public School and Ulmarra Public School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Cowper and Ulmarra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cowper Public School and Ulmarra Public School rank in NSW?
Cowper Public School is unranked and Ulmarra Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.