Cobram Primary School vs Cobram Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobram Primary School
Cobram · Government primary · Prep-6
268 students · ICSEA 933
Cobram Secondary College
Cobram · Government high school · 7-12
457 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Cobram Primary School Cobram VIC | Cobram Secondary College Cobram VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1252 of 1,290 | #289 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4311 of 4,908 | #1001 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 268 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 149 | 251 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 22 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 44.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cobram 3644 | Cobram 3644 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobramps.vic.edu.au | www.cobramsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cobram Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 27.5).
- •Cobram Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobram Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.3).
- •Cobram Secondary College is the larger school with 457 students compared with 268.
- •Cobram Secondary College has grown faster over five years (27% vs 16%).
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 Primary School better than Cobram Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cobram Secondary College ranks higher (37.7 vs 27.5 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 Cobram Primary School and Cobram Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cobram and Cobram in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobram Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cobram Secondary College has 10.3.
How do Cobram Primary School and Cobram Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cobram Primary School is 1252nd of 1,290 and Cobram Secondary College is 289th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.