Cann River P-12 College vs Nhill College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 680 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cann River P-12 College
Cann River · Government combined · Prep-12
34 students · ICSEA 939
Nhill College
Nhill · Government combined · Prep-12
239 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Cann River P-12 College Cann River VIC | Nhill College Nhill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #212 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #979 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 34 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 16 | 122 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | 27 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cann River 3890 | Nhill 3418 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Hindmarsh |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cannp-12.vic.edu.au/ | www.nhillcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nhill College scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 32.5).
- •Nhill College has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cann River P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (3.0 vs 9.0).
- •Nhill College is the larger school with 239 students compared with 34.
- •Nhill College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -28%).
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 Cann River P-12 College better than Nhill College?
On the Success Index, Nhill College ranks higher (34.1 vs 32.5 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 Cann River P-12 College and Nhill College?
About 680 km in a straight line, between Cann River and Nhill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cann River P-12 College has 3.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nhill College has 9.0.
How do Cann River P-12 College and Nhill College rank in VIC?
Cann River P-12 College is unranked and Nhill College is 212th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.