Cavendish Primary School vs Cohuna Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 273 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Primary School
Cavendish · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 992
Cohuna Consolidated School
Cohuna · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Cavendish Primary School Cavendish VIC | Cohuna Consolidated School Cohuna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #881 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2711 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 14 | 85 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cavendish 3314 | Cohuna 3568 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Gannawarra |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cavendishps.vic.edu.au/ | www.cohunacs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cohuna Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 46.6).
- •Cavendish Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.8).
- •Cohuna Consolidated School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 32.
- •Cohuna Consolidated School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -6%).
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 Cavendish Primary School better than Cohuna Consolidated School?
On the Success Index, Cohuna Consolidated School ranks higher (49.7 vs 46.6 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 Cavendish Primary School and Cohuna Consolidated School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Cavendish and Cohuna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cavendish Primary School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cohuna Consolidated School has 11.8.
How do Cavendish Primary School and Cohuna Consolidated School rank in VIC?
Cavendish Primary School is unranked and Cohuna Consolidated School is 881st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.