Cobram Secondary College vs Sunshine College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 222 km 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
Sunshine College
Sunshine West · Government high school · 7-12
1,217 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Cobram Secondary College Cobram VIC | Sunshine College Sunshine West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #289 of 348 | #260 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1001 of 1,472 | #906 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 457 | 1,217 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 206 | 461 / 756 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 1.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 120.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 49.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cobram 3644 | Sunshine West 3020 |
| Council area | Moira | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cobramsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.sunshine.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunshine College scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 37.7).
- •Sunshine College is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 457.
- •Cobram Secondary College has grown faster over five years (27% vs 6%).
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 Sunshine College?
On the Success Index, Sunshine College ranks higher (42.0 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 Sunshine College?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Cobram and Sunshine West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobram Secondary College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine College has 10.1.
How do Cobram Secondary College and Sunshine College rank in VIC?
Cobram Secondary College is 289th of 348 and Sunshine College is 260th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.