Cobden Technical School vs Kurnai College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 294 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
Kurnai College
Morwell · Government high school · 7-12
1,302 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Cobden Technical School Cobden VIC | Kurnai College Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 348 | #332 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1277 of 1,472 | #1274 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 126 | 1,302 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 88 | 663 / 639 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 248 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 117.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 95.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cobden 3266 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Corangamite | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobtech.vic.edu.au/ | www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.3 vs 26.5).
- •Cobden Technical School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobden Technical School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.1).
- •Kurnai College is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 126.
- •Kurnai College has grown faster over five years (20% 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 Kurnai College?
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 Kurnai College?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Morwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobden Technical School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurnai College has 11.1.
How do Cobden Technical School and Kurnai College rank in VIC?
Cobden Technical School is 333rd of 348 and Kurnai College is 332nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.