Cootamundra Public School
Cootamundra Public School is a government primary school in Cootamundra, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 943, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Cootamundra NSW 2590. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cootamundra Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cootamundra Public School ranks 1,581st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sacred Heart Central School, a Catholic combined school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Cootamundra Public School scores 943, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cootamundra
Cootamundra Public School is located in Cootamundra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,037/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 6,885.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cootamundra suburb profileSchools near Cootamundra Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cootamundra Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Central SchoolCatholic Combined · Cootamundra | 0.6 km | 994 | 51 higher | 376 |
| Cootamundra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cootamundra | 1.0 km | 902 | 41 lower | 203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cootamundra Public School a government school?
Yes, Cootamundra Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cootamundra Public School offer?
Cootamundra Public School offers K-6.
What is Cootamundra Public School's ICSEA score?
Cootamundra Public School has an ICSEA score of 943, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cootamundra Public School?
Cootamundra Public School has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cootamundra Public School?
The nearest schools to Cootamundra Public School are Sacred Heart Central School (0.6 km), Cootamundra High School (1.0 km), Elouera Special School (1.0 km).
Where is Cootamundra Public School located?
Cootamundra Public School is located in Cootamundra, NSW 2590. Visit the school website at https://cootamundr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.