Cobram and District Specialist School vs Cobram Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 782 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobram and District Specialist School
Cobram · Government special · U
66 students · ICSEA 929
Cobram Anglican Grammar School
Cobram · Independent combined · Prep-12
387 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Cobram and District Specialist School Cobram VIC | Cobram Anglican Grammar School Cobram VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #203 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #922 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 66 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 43 | 194 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 4.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cobram 3644 | Cobram 3644 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobrambarooga.org.au/companies/340/69/Cobram-Special-Developmental-School.html | www.cags.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cobram Anglican Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobram and District Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 14.9).
- •Cobram Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 66.
- •Cobram and District Specialist School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -1%).
- •Cobram and District Specialist School is a government school while Cobram Anglican Grammar School is an independent 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 Cobram and District Specialist School better than Cobram Anglican Grammar 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 Cobram and District Specialist School and Cobram Anglican Grammar School?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Cobram and Cobram in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobram and District Specialist School has 4.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cobram Anglican Grammar School has 14.9.
How do Cobram and District Specialist School and Cobram Anglican Grammar School rank in VIC?
Cobram and District Specialist School is unranked and Cobram Anglican Grammar School is 203rd of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.