Cowra Public School vs Mulyan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cowra Public School
Cowra · Government primary · K-6
338 students · ICSEA 895
Mulyan Public School
Cowra · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Cowra Public School Cowra NSW | Mulyan Public School Cowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1494 of 1,619 | #1430 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4545 of 4,908 | #4366 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 338 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 187 | 169 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 895 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 31% |
| Suburb | Cowra 2794 | Cowra 2794 |
| Council area | Cowra | Cowra |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cowra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mulyan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mulyan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 24.2).
- •Mulyan Public School has the higher ICSEA (896 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowra Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.3).
- •Cowra Public School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 336.
- •Mulyan Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -13%).
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 Public School better than Mulyan Public School?
On the Success Index, Mulyan Public School ranks higher (26.9 vs 24.2 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 Public School and Mulyan Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cowra and Cowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowra Public School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mulyan Public School has 14.3.
How do Cowra Public School and Mulyan Public School rank in NSW?
Cowra Public School is 1494th of 1,619 and Mulyan Public School is 1430th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.