Cobden Technical School vs Mercy Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 12 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
Mercy Regional College
Camperdown · Catholic high school · 7-12
341 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Cobden Technical School Cobden VIC | Mercy Regional College Camperdown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 348 | #183 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1277 of 1,472 | #614 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 126 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 88 | 170 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 44 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 4.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 32.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cobden 3266 | Camperdown 3260 |
| Council area | Corangamite | Corangamite |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobtech.vic.edu.au/ | www.mercy.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mercy Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 26.3).
- •Mercy Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobden Technical School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.6).
- •Mercy Regional College is the larger school with 341 students compared with 126.
- •Cobden Technical School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -18%).
- •Cobden Technical School is a government school while Mercy Regional College 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 Technical School better than Mercy Regional College?
On the Success Index, Mercy Regional College ranks higher (55.5 vs 26.3 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 Mercy Regional College?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Camperdown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobden Technical School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mercy Regional College has 10.6.
How do Cobden Technical School and Mercy Regional College rank in VIC?
Cobden Technical School is 333rd of 348 and Mercy Regional College is 183rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.