Hampden P-12 School vs Portland Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 128 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
Portland Bay School
Portland · Government special · U
74 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Hampden P-12 School Cobden VIC | Portland Bay School Portland 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 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 41 | 26 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 19% |
| Suburb | Cobden 3266 | Portland 3305 |
| Council area | Corangamite | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hampdenss.vic.edu.au | portlandbayschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hampden P-12 School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 6.0).
- •Portland Bay School is the larger school with 74 students compared with 67.
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 Portland Bay 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 Portland Bay School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Portland in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampden P-12 School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portland Bay School has 6.0.
How do Hampden P-12 School and Portland Bay School rank in VIC?
Hampden P-12 School is unranked and Portland Bay School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.