Cowwarr Primary School vs Wendouree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 258 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
Wendouree Primary School
Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
116 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Cowwarr Primary School Cowwarr VIC | Wendouree Primary School Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1267 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4453 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 24 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 15 | 62 / 54 |
| 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% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cowwarr 3857 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Wellington | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cowwarrps.vic.edu.au | www.wendoureeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wendouree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 24.4).
- •Cowwarr Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.3).
- •Wendouree Primary School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 24.
- •Cowwarr Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -23%).
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 Wendouree Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wendouree Primary School ranks higher (25.7 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 Wendouree Primary School?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Cowwarr and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowwarr Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wendouree Primary School has 11.3.
How do Cowwarr Primary School and Wendouree Primary School rank in VIC?
Cowwarr Primary School is unranked and Wendouree Primary School is 1267th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.