Alkira Secondary College vs Tulliallan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Tulliallan Primary School
Cranbourne North · Government primary · Prep-6
1,449 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Alkira Secondary College Cranbourne North VIC | Tulliallan Primary School Cranbourne North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 348 | #583 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #860 of 1,472 | #1640 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,011 | 1,449 |
| Girls / boys | 975 / 1,036 | 685 / 764 |
| Foundation intake | – | 152 |
| 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% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 153.1 | 95.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 38.1 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne North 3977 | Cranbourne North 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alkirasecondarycollege.com.au | www.tulliallanps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tulliallan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 43.8).
- •Tulliallan Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkira Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
- •Alkira Secondary College is the larger school with 2,011 students compared with 1,449.
- •Alkira Secondary College has grown faster over five years (36% vs 29%).
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 Tulliallan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tulliallan Primary School ranks higher (63.1 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 Tulliallan Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne North and Cranbourne North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkira Secondary College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tulliallan Primary School has 15.1.
How do Alkira Secondary College and Tulliallan Primary School rank in VIC?
Alkira Secondary College is 246th of 348 and Tulliallan Primary School is 583rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.