Cohuna Consolidated School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 508 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cohuna Consolidated School
Cohuna · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 992
St Mary's School
Cohuna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Cohuna Consolidated School Cohuna VIC | St Mary's School Cohuna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #881 of 1,290 | #962 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2711 of 4,908 | #2997 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 156 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 71 | 42 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cohuna 3568 | Cohuna 3568 |
| Council area | Gannawarra | Gannawarra |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cohunacs.vic.edu.au | www.smcohuna.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cohuna Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 46.1).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.8).
- •Cohuna Consolidated School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 92.
- •Cohuna Consolidated School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -19%).
- •Cohuna Consolidated School is a government school while St Mary's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cohuna Consolidated School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Cohuna Consolidated School ranks higher (49.7 vs 46.1 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 Cohuna Consolidated School and St Mary's School?
About 508 m in a straight line, between Cohuna and Cohuna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cohuna Consolidated School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 9.1.
How do Cohuna Consolidated School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Cohuna Consolidated School is 881st of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 962nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.