Corner Inlet College vs Urban College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 124 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
Urban College
Boronia · Independent high school · 10-12
100 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Corner Inlet College Foster VIC | Urban College Boronia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #254 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #892 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-8 | 10-12 |
| Students | 16 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 5 | 51 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Foster 3960 | Boronia 3155 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Knox |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cornerinletcollege.org/ | www.urbancollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Urban College scores higher on the Success Index (42.8 vs 30.2).
- •Urban College has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Urban College is the larger school with 100 students compared with 16.
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 Urban College?
On the Success Index, Urban College ranks higher (42.8 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 Urban College?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Foster and Boronia 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 Urban College rank in VIC?
Corner Inlet College is unranked and Urban College is 254th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.