Corner Inlet College vs Foster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corner Inlet College
Foster · Independent high school · 7-8
16 students · ICSEA 973
Foster Primary School
Foster · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Corner Inlet College Foster VIC | Foster Primary School Foster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1073 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3404 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-8 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 16 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 5 | 73 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | – | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Foster 3960 | Foster 3960 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cornerinletcollege.org/ | www.fosterps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Foster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 30.2).
- •Foster Primary School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Foster Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 16.
- •Corner Inlet College is a independent school while Foster Primary School is a government 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 Corner Inlet College better than Foster Primary School?
On the Success Index, Foster Primary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 30.2 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 Corner Inlet College and Foster Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Foster and Foster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Corner Inlet College and Foster Primary School rank in VIC?
Corner Inlet College is unranked and Foster Primary School is 1073rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.