Corner Inlet College vs Y Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 157 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
Y Community School
Epping · Independent high school · 10-12
65 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Corner Inlet College Foster VIC | Y Community School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-8 | 10-12 |
| Students | 16 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 5 | 38 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Foster 3960 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cornerinletcollege.org/ | whittlesea.ymca.org.au/y-community-school/ |
The verdict
- •Y Community School scores higher on the Success Index (40.1 vs 30.2).
- •Corner Inlet College has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Y Community School is the larger school with 65 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 Y Community School?
On the Success Index, Y Community School ranks higher (40.1 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 Y Community School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Foster and Epping 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 Y Community School rank in VIC?
Corner Inlet College is unranked and Y Community School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.