Clare Primary School vs Cobdogla Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 171 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clare Primary School
Clare · Government primary · U, R-6
250 students · ICSEA 983
Cobdogla Primary School
Cobdogla · Government primary · R-6
107 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Clare Primary School Clare SA | Cobdogla Primary School Cobdogla SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 348 | #225 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3031 of 4,908 | #3269 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 250 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 124 | 57 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Clare 5453 | Cobdogla 5346 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Berri Barmera |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.clareps.sa.edu.au | www.cobdoglaps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Clare Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 42.2).
- •Clare Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Clare Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 107.
- •Clare Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
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 Clare Primary School better than Cobdogla Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clare Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 42.2 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 Clare Primary School and Cobdogla Primary School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Clare and Cobdogla in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clare Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cobdogla Primary School has 15.3.
How do Clare Primary School and Cobdogla Primary School rank in SA?
Clare Primary School is 203rd of 348 and Cobdogla Primary School is 225th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.