Hampden P-12 School vs Kalianna School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 206 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hampden P-12 School
Cobden · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 898
Kalianna School
Bendigo · Government special · U
221 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Hampden P-12 School Cobden VIC | Kalianna School Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 67 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 41 | 88 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 41.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 17% |
| Suburb | Cobden 3266 | Bendigo 3550 |
| Council area | Corangamite | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hampdenss.vic.edu.au | www.kalianna.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hampden P-12 School has the higher ICSEA (898 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hampden P-12 School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 5.9).
- •Kalianna School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 67.
- •Hampden P-12 School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -7%).
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 Hampden P-12 School better than Kalianna School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hampden P-12 School and Kalianna School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampden P-12 School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalianna School has 5.9.
How do Hampden P-12 School and Kalianna School rank in VIC?
Hampden P-12 School is unranked and Kalianna School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.