Cobden Primary School vs Rochester Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 262 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobden Primary School
Cobden · Government primary · Prep-6
123 students · ICSEA 978
Rochester Primary School
Rochester · Government primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Cobden Primary School Cobden VIC | Rochester Primary School Rochester VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1114 of 1,290 | #901 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3573 of 4,908 | #2775 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 123 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 65 | 97 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cobden 3266 | Rochester 3561 |
| Council area | Corangamite | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobdenps.vic.edu.au | www.rochps.vic.edu.au/Welcome.html |
The verdict
- •Rochester Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 37.9).
- •Cobden Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.8).
- •Rochester Primary School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 123.
- •Rochester Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% 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 Cobden Primary School better than Rochester Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rochester Primary School ranks higher (48.9 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 Cobden Primary School and Rochester Primary School?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Rochester in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobden Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rochester Primary School has 11.8.
How do Cobden Primary School and Rochester Primary School rank in VIC?
Cobden Primary School is 1114th of 1,290 and Rochester Primary School is 901st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.