Cowes Primary School
Cowes Primary School is a government primary school in Cowes, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1019, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 523 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Cowes VIC 3922. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cowes Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Cowes Primary School ranks 860th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.1 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. Cowes Primary School scores 1019, near average.
School zone
Cowes Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Cowes
Cowes Primary School is located in Cowes, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,026/wk and median rent of $331/wk. Population: 6,593.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cowes suburb profileSchools near Cowes Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cowes Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven CollegeIndependent Combined · Rhyll | 4.3 km | 1083 | 64 higher | 916 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cowes Primary School a government school?
Yes, Cowes Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cowes Primary School offer?
Cowes Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Cowes Primary School's ICSEA score?
Cowes Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1019, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cowes Primary School?
Cowes Primary School has 523 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cowes Primary School?
The nearest schools to Cowes Primary School are Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (1.1 km), Newhaven College (4.3 km).
Where is Cowes Primary School located?
Cowes Primary School is located in Cowes, VIC 3922. Visit the school website at http://www.cowesps.vic.edu.au/.