Cooma Public School
Cooma Public School is a government primary school in Cooma, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 971, it sits in the 34th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 238 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Cooma NSW 2630. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cooma Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cooma Public School ranks 1,348th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's Parish School, a Catholic combined school 0.1 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. Cooma Public School scores 971, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Cooma Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cooma Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Parish SchoolCatholic Combined · Cooma | 0.1 km | 1037 | 66 higher | 457 |
| Cooma North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cooma North | 2.2 km | 955 | 16 lower | 227 |
| Monaro High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cooma North | 2.5 km | 977 | 6 higher | 372 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cooma Public School a government school?
Yes, Cooma Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cooma Public School offer?
Cooma Public School offers K-6.
What is Cooma Public School's ICSEA score?
Cooma Public School has an ICSEA score of 971, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cooma Public School?
Cooma Public School has 238 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cooma Public School?
The nearest schools to Cooma Public School are St Patrick's Parish School (0.1 km), St Patrick's Parish School, Primary Campus (0.2 km), The Alpine School Secondary Campus (1.5 km).
Where is Cooma Public School located?
Cooma Public School is located in Cooma, NSW 2630. Visit the school website at https://cooma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.