Cobden Technical School vs Craigieburn Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 182 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobden Technical School
Cobden · Government high school · 7-12
126 students · ICSEA 919
Craigieburn Secondary College
Craigieburn · Government high school · 7-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Cobden Technical School Cobden VIC | Craigieburn Secondary College Craigieburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 348 | #342 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1277 of 1,472 | #1382 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 126 | 1,008 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 88 | 472 / 536 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 22 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 0.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 92.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 59.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cobden 3266 | Craigieburn 3064 |
| Council area | Corangamite | Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cobtech.vic.edu.au/ | www.craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cobden Technical School scores higher on the Success Index (26.3 vs 22.0).
- •Cobden Technical School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobden Technical School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.9).
- •Craigieburn Secondary College is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 126.
- •Cobden Technical School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -12%).
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 Technical School better than Craigieburn Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cobden Technical School ranks higher (26.3 vs 22.0 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 Technical School and Craigieburn Secondary College?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Craigieburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobden Technical School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craigieburn Secondary College has 10.9.
How do Cobden Technical School and Craigieburn Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cobden Technical School is 333rd of 348 and Craigieburn Secondary College is 342nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.