Below Average 9.02
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Cobden Technical School

Cobden , Melbourne
McKenzie St, Cobden VIC 3266, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
9.02
AU Guide Score
Top 98%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
0.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 100%
20
VCE Students
Top 96%
Academic 2.3/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 1.5/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 0.2/5.0 Very Small
Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement data source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The VCAA is not associated with the AU Guide and does not endorse any of the views or recommendations of the AU Guide. The VCAA's assessment data for a given year cannot be used to predict results for schools or students in subsequent years. Each year's assessment results will vary due to different assessments being used and different populations of students participating in the assessment.

Cobden Community & Property

Population
1,804 Total Population
23 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
5,377 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
47.4% Aust
42.5% English
12.3% Irish
10.1% Scottish
Property Prices
$368K House Median
+145.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$405 3BR House
$320 2BR House
$350 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Cobden Technical School is a public coeducational school located in Cobden, regional Victoria, serving grades 7-12 with approximately 100 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which parents can check at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 24, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Cobden has a total population of 1,804 people. Based on 2021 ABS census data, there are only 3 Chinese residents, representing 0.20% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese presence. The area's main ethnic composition consists of Australian (47.40%), British (42.52%), Irish (12.25%), Scottish (10.14%), and Dutch (2.55%) heritage.

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Cobden's crime rate is 5,377 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.79 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.

Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $400 and $320 per week respectively. Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population ratio, community safety and other factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 10.20 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Cobden Technical School achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 0.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 9.02/100.
Cobden Technical School is a government school located in COBDEN. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 100 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Cobden Technical School is located in COBDEN. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 1,804. The population density is 23 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (47.40%), English (42.52%), Irish (12.25%), Scottish (10.14%), Dutch (2.55%).
Cobden Technical School is located in COBDEN. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), COBDEN has a crime rate of 5,377 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Cobden Technical School is located in COBDEN. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $367K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $400/week, 2-bedroom house $320/week, 2-bedroom unit $350/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025