Cobden Technical School vs Hampden P-12 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 117 m 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
Hampden P-12 School
Cobden · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Cobden Technical School Cobden VIC | Hampden P-12 School Cobden VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1277 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 126 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 88 | 26 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cobden 3266 | Cobden 3266 |
| Council area | Corangamite | Corangamite |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobtech.vic.edu.au/ | www.hampdenss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cobden Technical School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hampden P-12 School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 7.9).
- •Cobden Technical School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 67.
- •Hampden P-12 School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 8%).
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 Hampden P-12 School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cobden Technical School and Hampden P-12 School?
About 117 m in a straight line, between Cobden and Cobden in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobden Technical School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hampden P-12 School has 4.5.
How do Cobden Technical School and Hampden P-12 School rank in VIC?
Cobden Technical School is 333rd of 348 and Hampden P-12 School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.