Cornish College vs Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 25 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
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Canterbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
814 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Cornish College Bangholme VIC | Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar Canterbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 239 | #56 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #138 of 1,259 | #160 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 664 | 814 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 345 | 814 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 104 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5% | 20.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.4 | 94.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 47.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bangholme 3175 | Canterbury 3126 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au | www.strathcona.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cornish College scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 76.8).
- •Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is the larger school with 814 students compared with 664.
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 Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar?
On the Success Index, Cornish College ranks higher (77.8 vs 76.8 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 Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Bangholme and Canterbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cornish College has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar has 8.6.
How do Cornish College and Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar rank in VIC?
Cornish College is 52nd of 239 and Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is 56th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.