Cornish College vs Mt Hira College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cornish College
Bangholme · Independent combined · Prep-12
664 students · ICSEA 1132
Mt Hira College
Keysborough · Independent combined · Prep-12
863 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Cornish College Bangholme VIC | Mt Hira College Keysborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 239 | #171 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #138 of 1,259 | #773 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 664 | 863 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 345 | 435 / 428 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5% | 6.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.4 | 72.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 48.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bangholme 3175 | Keysborough 3173 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au | www.mthira.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cornish College scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 44.6).
- •Cornish College has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cornish College has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.0).
- •Mt Hira College is the larger school with 863 students compared with 664.
- •Mt Hira College has grown faster over five years (41% vs 5%).
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 Cornish College better than Mt Hira College?
On the Success Index, Cornish College ranks higher (77.8 vs 44.6 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 Cornish College and Mt Hira College?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bangholme and Keysborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cornish College has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mt Hira College has 12.0.
How do Cornish College and Mt Hira College rank in VIC?
Cornish College is 52nd of 239 and Mt Hira College is 171st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.