Cowwarr Primary School vs Lakes Entrance Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 115 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
Lakes Entrance Primary School
Lakes Entrance · Government primary · Prep-6
190 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Cowwarr Primary School Cowwarr VIC | Lakes Entrance Primary School Lakes Entrance VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1258 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4364 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 24 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 15 | 80 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 25% |
| Suburb | Cowwarr 3857 | Lakes Entrance 3909 |
| Council area | Wellington | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cowwarrps.vic.edu.au | www.lakesps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lakes Entrance Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 24.4).
- •Cowwarr Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.7).
- •Lakes Entrance Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 24.
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 Lakes Entrance Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lakes Entrance Primary School ranks higher (26.9 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 Lakes Entrance Primary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Cowwarr and Lakes Entrance in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowwarr Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakes Entrance Primary School has 13.7.
How do Cowwarr Primary School and Lakes Entrance Primary School rank in VIC?
Cowwarr Primary School is unranked and Lakes Entrance Primary School is 1258th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.