Coburg Primary School vs Islamic College of Sport
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 412 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
Islamic College of Sport
Coburg · Independent high school · 11-12
72 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Coburg Primary School Coburg VIC | Islamic College of Sport Coburg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #89 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 346 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 164 | 8 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 26 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Coburg 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coburgps.vic.edu.au/ | islamiccollegeofsport.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coburg Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 46.2).
- •Coburg Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Islamic College of Sport has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Coburg Primary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 72.
- •Coburg Primary School is a government school while Islamic College of Sport is an independent 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 Coburg Primary School better than Islamic College of Sport?
On the Success Index, Coburg Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 46.2 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 Coburg Primary School and Islamic College of Sport?
About 412 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 Islamic College of Sport has 12.0.
How do Coburg Primary School and Islamic College of Sport rank in VIC?
Coburg Primary School is 57th of 1,290 and Islamic College of Sport is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.