Cobram Secondary College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 456 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobram Secondary College
Cobram · Government high school · 7-12
457 students · ICSEA 952
St Joseph's School
Cobram · Catholic primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Cobram Secondary College Cobram VIC | St Joseph's School Cobram VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #289 of 348 | #809 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1001 of 1,472 | #2434 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 457 | 308 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 206 | 147 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| 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 | +27% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cobram 3644 | Cobram 3644 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobramsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjcobram.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 37.7).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobram Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.8).
- •Cobram Secondary College is the larger school with 457 students compared with 308.
- •Cobram Secondary College has grown faster over five years (27% vs 3%).
- •Cobram Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (53.7 vs 37.7 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 Secondary College and St Joseph's School?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Cobram and Cobram in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobram Secondary College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 12.8.
How do Cobram Secondary College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Cobram Secondary College is 289th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 809th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.