Corner Inlet College vs Foster Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 6.4 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 Secondary College
Foster · Government high school · 7-12
260 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Corner Inlet College Foster VIC | Foster Secondary College Foster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #185 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #618 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-8 | 7-12 |
| Students | 16 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 5 | 128 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Foster 3960 | Foster 3960 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cornerinletcollege.org/ | fsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Foster Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 30.2).
- •Foster Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Foster Secondary College is the larger school with 260 students compared with 16.
- •Corner Inlet College is a independent school while Foster Secondary College 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 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Foster Secondary College ranks higher (55.3 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 Secondary College?
About 6.4 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 Secondary College rank in VIC?
Corner Inlet College is unranked and Foster Secondary College is 185th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.