Clunes Primary School vs Cobden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 131 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clunes Primary School
Clunes · Government primary · Prep-6
96 students · ICSEA 978
Cobden Primary School
Cobden · Government primary · Prep-6
123 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Clunes Primary School Clunes VIC | Cobden Primary School Cobden VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #999 of 1,290 | #1114 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3139 of 4,908 | #3573 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 96 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 45 | 58 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 6% |
| Suburb | Clunes 3370 | Cobden 3266 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Corangamite |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clunesps.vic.edu.au | www.cobdenps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clunes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.2 vs 37.9).
- •Cobden Primary School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 96.
- •Clunes Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -29%).
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 Clunes Primary School better than Cobden Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clunes Primary School ranks higher (44.2 vs 37.9 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 Clunes Primary School and Cobden Primary School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Clunes and Cobden in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clunes Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cobden Primary School has 11.3.
How do Clunes Primary School and Cobden Primary School rank in VIC?
Clunes Primary School is 999th of 1,290 and Cobden Primary School is 1114th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.