Cobram Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 858 m 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
St Joseph's School
Cobram · Catholic primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Cobram Primary School Cobram VIC | St Joseph's School Cobram VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1252 of 1,290 | #809 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4311 of 4,908 | #2434 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 268 | 308 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 149 | 147 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cobram 3644 | Cobram 3644 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobramps.vic.edu.au | www.sjcobram.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 27.5).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.3).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 268.
- •Cobram Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 3%).
- •Cobram Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's School 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 Cobram Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (53.7 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 St Joseph's School?
About 858 m 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 St Joseph's School has 12.8.
How do Cobram Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Cobram Primary School is 1252nd of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 809th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.