Coburg High School vs Coburg Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 319 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coburg High School
Coburg · Government high school · 7-12
1,265 students · ICSEA 1099
Coburg Special Developmental School
Coburg · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Coburg High School Coburg VIC | Coburg Special Developmental School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #63 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,265 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 579 / 686 | 16 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.7 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburg.vic.edu.au/ | www.coburgsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coburg High School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coburg Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 12.9).
- •Coburg High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 67.
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 Coburg High School better than Coburg Special Developmental School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coburg High School and Coburg Special Developmental School?
About 319 m in a straight line, between Coburg and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburg High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coburg Special Developmental School has 3.8.
How do Coburg High School and Coburg Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Coburg High School is 29th of 348 and Coburg Special Developmental School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.