Cowwarr Primary School vs Heyfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cowwarr Primary School
Cowwarr · Government primary · Prep-6
24 students · ICSEA 917
Heyfield Primary School
Heyfield · Government primary · Prep-6
122 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Cowwarr Primary School Cowwarr VIC | Heyfield Primary School Heyfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1188 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3869 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 24 | 122 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 15 | 51 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cowwarr 3857 | Heyfield 3858 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cowwarrps.vic.edu.au | www.heyfieldps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heyfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.5 vs 24.4).
- •Heyfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowwarr Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.3).
- •Heyfield Primary School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 24.
- •Cowwarr Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -29%).
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 Cowwarr Primary School better than Heyfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heyfield Primary School ranks higher (33.5 vs 24.4 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 Cowwarr Primary School and Heyfield Primary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Cowwarr and Heyfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowwarr Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heyfield Primary School has 11.3.
How do Cowwarr Primary School and Heyfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Cowwarr Primary School is unranked and Heyfield Primary School is 1188th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.