Alkira Secondary College vs Trinity Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 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
Trinity Catholic Primary School
Narre Warren South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
507 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Alkira Secondary College Cranbourne North VIC | Trinity Catholic Primary School Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 348 | #510 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #860 of 1,472 | #1407 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,011 | 507 |
| Girls / boys | 975 / 1,036 | 252 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | – | 69 |
| 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% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 153.1 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne North 3977 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkirasecondarycollege.com.au | www.trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 43.8).
- •Trinity Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkira Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.7).
- •Alkira Secondary College is the larger school with 2,011 students compared with 507.
- •Alkira Secondary College has grown faster over five years (36% vs 0%).
- •Alkira Secondary College is a government school while Trinity Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Trinity Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 43.8 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 Alkira Secondary College and Trinity Catholic Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne North and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkira Secondary College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do Alkira Secondary College and Trinity Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Alkira Secondary College is 246th of 348 and Trinity Catholic Primary School is 510th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.