Cowwarr Primary School vs Toongabbie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.1 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
Toongabbie Primary School
Toongabbie · Government primary · Prep-6
55 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Cowwarr Primary School Cowwarr VIC | Toongabbie Primary School Toongabbie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 24 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 15 | 30 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cowwarr 3857 | Toongabbie 3856 |
| Council area | Wellington | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cowwarrps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=e3575524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Toongabbie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.8 vs 24.4).
- •Toongabbie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowwarr Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.2).
- •Toongabbie Primary School is the larger school with 55 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 Toongabbie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Toongabbie Primary School ranks higher (34.8 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 Toongabbie Primary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Cowwarr and Toongabbie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowwarr Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toongabbie Primary School has 10.2.
How do Cowwarr Primary School and Toongabbie Primary School rank in VIC?
Cowwarr Primary School is unranked and Toongabbie Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.