Cowwarr Primary School vs Merrijig Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 109 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
Merrijig Primary School
Merrijig · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Cowwarr Primary School Cowwarr VIC | Merrijig Primary School Merrijig VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 24 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 15 | 7 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 38% |
| Suburb | Cowwarr 3857 | Merrijig 3723 |
| Council area | Wellington | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cowwarrps.vic.edu.au | www.merrijigps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cowwarr Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.4 vs 17.4).
- •Merrijig Primary School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowwarr Primary School is the larger school with 24 students compared with 16.
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 Merrijig Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cowwarr Primary School ranks higher (24.4 vs 17.4 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 Merrijig Primary School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Cowwarr and Merrijig in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cowwarr Primary School and Merrijig Primary School rank in VIC?
Cowwarr Primary School is unranked and Merrijig Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.