Airly Primary School vs Cobains Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Airly Primary School
Airly · Government primary · Prep-6
18 students · ICSEA 954
Cobains Primary School
Cobains · Government primary · Prep-6
46 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Airly Primary School Airly VIC | Cobains Primary School Cobains VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 18 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 10 | 21 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 8 |
| 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 | 954 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Airly 3851 | Cobains 3851 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.airlyps.vic.edu.au | www.cobains.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cobains Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.5 vs 28.3).
- •Airly Primary School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobains Primary School is the larger school with 46 students compared with 18.
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 Airly Primary School better than Cobains Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cobains Primary School ranks higher (29.5 vs 28.3 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 Airly Primary School and Cobains Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Airly and Cobains in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Airly Primary School and Cobains Primary School rank in VIC?
Airly Primary School is unranked and Cobains Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.