Cobains Primary School vs Hallam Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 164 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobains Primary School
Cobains · Government primary · Prep-6
46 students · ICSEA 939
Hallam Primary School
Hallam · Government primary · Prep-6
417 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Cobains Primary School Cobains VIC | Hallam Primary School Hallam VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1268 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4455 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 46 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 25 | 195 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cobains 3851 | Hallam 3803 |
| Council area | Wellington | Casey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cobains.vic.edu.au | www.hallam-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cobains Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.5 vs 25.6).
- •Cobains Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 15.1).
- •Hallam Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 46.
- •Cobains Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 2%).
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 Cobains Primary School better than Hallam Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cobains Primary School ranks higher (29.5 vs 25.6 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 Cobains Primary School and Hallam Primary School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Cobains and Hallam in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobains Primary School has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hallam Primary School has 15.1.
How do Cobains Primary School and Hallam Primary School rank in VIC?
Cobains Primary School is unranked and Hallam Primary School is 1268th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.