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Cowes Primary School

Cowes, VIC 3922

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Primary

Contact Information

Website

www.cowesps.vic.edu.au/

Email

cowes.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Phone

03 5952 2132

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Cowes Primary School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

SchoolDistanceSectorGenderYearsStudentsFees / yrKids' activities within 2 kmEvents within 3 km
Cowes Primary SchoolThis school Here Government Co-ed Primary 560 — 11 0
Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School - Cowes 900 m Catholic Co-ed Primary 95 — 12 0
Phillip Island Village School 6.6 km Independent Co-ed Primary 46 $4,228 0 0
Perseverance Primary School 8.9 km Government Co-ed Primary 6 — 0 0
Somers Primary School 9.7 km Government Co-ed Primary 294 — 0 0
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - Crib Point 11.1 km Catholic Co-ed Primary 215 $1,630 0 0
Crib Point Primary School 11.2 km Government Co-ed Primary 169 — 0 0

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

Subject Ratings

Σ
Mathematics
3.0
A
English
3.0

What's Nearby

Phillip Island Library

Phillip Island Library

Library

Thompson Ave, Cowes

Outen Park

Outen Park

Park

Monash Ave, Cowes

Surf Coast Taekwondo

Surf Coast Taekwondo

Taekwondo

Settlement Rd, Cowes

Blue Gum Recreational Reserve

Blue Gum Recreational Reserve

Park

Dunsmore Rd, Cowes

Erehwon Point

Erehwon Point

Park

The Esplanade, Cowes

Cowes Recreation Reserve

Cowes Recreation Reserve

Park

Chapel St, Cowes

Pristine Pools Cowes

Pristine Pools Cowes

Swimming

The Concourse, Cowes

Mussel Rocks

Mussel Rocks

Park

The Esplanade, Cowes

Erewhon Point Reserve

Erewhon Point Reserve

Park

The Esplanade, Cowes

Nearby Schools

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Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School - Cowes

6 Cowes-Rhyll Rd, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary
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Phillip Island Village School

483 Berrys Beach Rd, Ventnor VIC 3922, Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary
Perseverance Primary School

Perseverance Primary School

Centreway Tankerton, French Island VIC 3921 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary
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Somers Primary School

87 Camp Hill Road, Somers VIC 3927 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - Crib Point

17 Martin Street, Crib Point VIC 3919 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary
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Crib Point Primary School

70 Milne Street, Crib Point VIC 3919 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Cowes Primary School?

Cowes Primary School is a Government, Coeducational school in Cowes, VIC, offering Primary year levels.

Is Cowes Primary School a public or private school?

Cowes Primary School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the VIC public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Cowes Primary School?

Cowes Primary School has approximately 560 enrolled students (308 boys and 252 girls).

Does Cowes Primary School have a catchment area?

Yes. Cowes Primary School serves the following official intake zone: Cowes Primary School (primary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is Cowes Primary School located?

Cowes Primary School is located at 159 - 203 Settlement Road, Cowes VIC 3922 Australia, Cowes, VIC, 3922.

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Catchment area

Cowes Primary School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

Cowes Primary SchoolPrimary · 2026
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Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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