Coburg Primary School vs Coburg Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 735 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coburg Primary School
Coburg · Government primary · Prep-6
346 students · ICSEA 1113
Coburg Special Developmental School
Coburg · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Coburg Primary School Coburg VIC | Coburg Special Developmental School Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #89 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 346 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 164 | 16 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburgps.vic.edu.au/ | www.coburgsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coburg Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coburg Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 14.2).
- •Coburg Primary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 67.
- •Coburg Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 12%).
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 Primary 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 Primary School and Coburg Special Developmental School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Coburg and Coburg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburg Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coburg Special Developmental School has 3.8.
How do Coburg Primary School and Coburg Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Coburg Primary School is 57th of 1,290 and Coburg Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.