Cobden Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 12 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
St Patrick's School
Camperdown · Catholic primary · Prep-6
213 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Cobden Primary School Cobden VIC | St Patrick's School Camperdown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1114 of 1,290 | #669 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3573 of 4,908 | #1971 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 123 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 65 | 106 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cobden 3266 | Camperdown 3260 |
| Council area | Corangamite | Corangamite |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobdenps.vic.edu.au | www.spcamperdown.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 37.9).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 123.
- •Cobden Primary School is a government school while St Patrick's School is a catholic 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 Cobden Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (59.5 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 St Patrick's School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Camperdown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobden Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 10.3.
How do Cobden Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Cobden Primary School is 1114th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 669th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.