Australian International Academy of Education vs Coburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 766 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International Academy of Education
Coburg · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,215 students · ICSEA 1071
Coburg High School
Coburg · Government high school · 7-12
1,265 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Australian International Academy of Education Coburg VIC | Coburg High School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 239 | #29 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #386 of 1,259 | #63 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,215 | 1,265 |
| Girls / boys | 1,068 / 1,147 | 579 / 686 |
| Foundation intake | 172 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 194 | 236 |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 5.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 208.9 | 97.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 100.1 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aia.vic.edu.au/ | www.coburg.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 64.2).
- •Coburg High School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International Academy of Education has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Australian International Academy of Education is the larger school with 2,215 students compared with 1,265.
- •Australian International Academy of Education has grown faster over five years (44% vs 21%).
- •Australian International Academy of Education is a independent school while Coburg High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Australian International Academy of Education better than Coburg High School?
On the Success Index, Coburg High School ranks higher (80.5 vs 64.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Australian International Academy of Education and Coburg High School?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Coburg and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Academy of Education has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coburg High School has 12.9.
How do Australian International Academy of Education and Coburg High School rank in VIC?
Australian International Academy of Education is 110th of 239 and Coburg High School is 29th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.