Alkira Secondary College vs Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alkira Secondary College
Cranbourne North · Government high school · 7-12
2,011 students · ICSEA 986
Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School
Cranbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
588 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Alkira Secondary College Cranbourne North VIC | Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 348 | #1182 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #860 of 1,472 | #3853 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,011 | 588 |
| Girls / boys | 975 / 1,036 | 300 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | – | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | 349 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 258 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 153.1 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne North 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkirasecondarycollege.com.au | cranbournecarlisleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Alkira Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 33.7).
- •Alkira Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkira Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Alkira Secondary College is the larger school with 2,011 students compared with 588.
- •Alkira Secondary College has grown faster over five years (36% vs 12%).
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 Alkira Secondary College better than Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alkira Secondary College ranks higher (43.8 vs 33.7 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 Alkira Secondary College and Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne North and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkira Secondary College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School has 15.3.
How do Alkira Secondary College and Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School rank in VIC?
Alkira Secondary College is 246th of 348 and Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School is 1182nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.