Cobram Secondary College vs Yarram Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 309 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
Yarram Secondary College
Yarram · Government high school · 7-12
277 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Cobram Secondary College Cobram VIC | Yarram Secondary College Yarram VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #289 of 348 | #306 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1001 of 1,472 | #1048 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 457 | 277 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 206 | 139 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 27.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cobram 3644 | Yarram 3971 |
| Council area | Moira | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cobramsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.yarramsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cobram Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 35.8).
- •Yarram Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobram Secondary College is the larger school with 457 students compared with 277.
- •Cobram Secondary College has grown faster over five years (27% vs -15%).
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 Yarram Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cobram Secondary College ranks higher (37.7 vs 35.8 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 Yarram Secondary College?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Cobram and Yarram in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobram Secondary College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarram Secondary College has 10.0.
How do Cobram Secondary College and Yarram Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cobram Secondary College is 289th of 348 and Yarram Secondary College is 306th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.