Cowes Primary School vs Longford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 164 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cowes Primary School
Cowes · Government primary · Prep-6
523 students · ICSEA 1019
Longford Primary School
Longford · Government primary · Prep-6
178 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Cowes Primary School Cowes VIC | Longford Primary School Longford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #775 of 1,290 | #694 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2322 of 4,908 | #2059 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 523 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 265 | 70 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cowes 3922 | Longford 3851 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cowesps.vic.edu.au/ | www.longford-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Longford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 55.0).
- •Cowes Primary School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 178.
- •Longford Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -4%).
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 Cowes Primary School better than Longford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Longford Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 55.0 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 Cowes Primary School and Longford Primary School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Cowes and Longford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowes Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Longford Primary School has 14.1.
How do Cowes Primary School and Longford Primary School rank in VIC?
Cowes Primary School is 775th of 1,290 and Longford Primary School is 694th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.