E A Southee Public School
Poole St, Cootamundra NSW 2590
E A Southee Public School is a government primary school in Cootamundra, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 74 students. Its ICSEA is 840, where the national average is 1000.
Language background, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 74.
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, E A Southee Public School is a small K-6 government primary school in Cootamundra, NSW, guided by the values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. The school emphasises explicit teaching, flexible learning spaces, and small-group support tailored to individual student needs, alongside a STEAM room and library. It highlights strong ties to its local community and Country, with enrichment opportunities in sport, creative arts, culture and leadership.
Often praised
- small class sizes
- STEAM room and flexible learning spaces
- strong community connection
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cootamundra Public School | Cootamundra | Public primary | 1.1 km | 943 | 214 |
| Sacred Heart Central School | Cootamundra | Catholic k–12 / combined | 1.7 km | 994 | 376 |
| Stockinbingal Public School | Stockinbingal | Public primary | 20.0 km | 929 | 12 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hargraves Public School | Hargraves | Public primary · K-6 | 12 | 840 |
| Woolomin Public School | Woolomin | Public primary · K-6 | 11 | 840 |
| Blackett Public School | Blackett | Public primary · P-6 | 288 | 839 |
| Duri Public School | Duri | Public primary · K-6 | 42 | 842 |
| Huntingdon Public School | Wauchope | Public primary · K-6 | 22 | 838 |
| Koonawarra Public School | Dapto | Public primary · P-6 | 192 | 838 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.