E A Southee Public School vs Hargraves Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 246 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
E A Southee Public School
Cootamundra · Government primary · K-6
74 students · ICSEA 840
Hargraves Public School
Hargraves · Government primary · K-6
12 students · ICSEA 840
| Measure | E A Southee Public School Cootamundra NSW | Hargraves Public School Hargraves NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 74 | 12 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 36 | 4 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 840 | 840 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 33% |
| Suburb | Cootamundra 2590 | Hargraves 2850 |
| Council area | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | easouthee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hargraves-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •E A Southee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.1 vs 8.4).
- •E A Southee Public School is the larger school with 74 students compared with 12.
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 E A Southee Public School better than Hargraves Public School?
On the Success Index, E A Southee Public School ranks higher (20.1 vs 8.4 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 E A Southee Public School and Hargraves Public School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Cootamundra and Hargraves in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do E A Southee Public School and Hargraves Public School rank in NSW?
E A Southee Public School is unranked and Hargraves Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.