Cohuna Consolidated School vs Westmeadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 217 km 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
Westmeadows Primary School
Westmeadows · Government primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Cohuna Consolidated School Cohuna VIC | Westmeadows Primary School Westmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #881 of 1,290 | #1028 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2711 of 4,908 | #3233 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 156 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 71 | 229 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cohuna 3568 | Westmeadows 3049 |
| Council area | Gannawarra | Hume |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cohunacs.vic.edu.au | www.westmeadows.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cohuna Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 42.9).
- •Cohuna Consolidated School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.7).
- •Westmeadows Primary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 156.
- •Cohuna Consolidated School has grown faster over five years (8% 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 Cohuna Consolidated School better than Westmeadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cohuna Consolidated School ranks higher (49.7 vs 42.9 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 Westmeadows Primary School?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Cohuna and Westmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cohuna Consolidated School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westmeadows Primary School has 13.7.
How do Cohuna Consolidated School and Westmeadows Primary School rank in VIC?
Cohuna Consolidated School is 881st of 1,290 and Westmeadows Primary School is 1028th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.