Cowra High School vs OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cowra High School
Cowra · Government high school · 7-12
439 students · ICSEA 884
OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra
Cowra · Independent primary · 4-6
18 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Cowra High School Cowra NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra Cowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #523 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1419 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 4-6 |
| Students | 439 | 18 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 233 | 10 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 90 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.3 | 2.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cowra 2794 | Cowra 2794 |
| Council area | Cowra | Cowra |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cowra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/cowra/ |
The verdict
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra scores higher on the Success Index (22.6 vs 18.8).
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowra High School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 18.
- •Cowra High School is a government school while OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra 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 Cowra High School better than OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra?
On the Success Index, OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra ranks higher (22.6 vs 18.8 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 Cowra High School and OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Cowra and Cowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cowra High School and OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra rank in NSW?
Cowra High School is 523rd of 539 and OneSchool Global NSW - Cowra is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.