Broadford Secondary College vs Carrum Downs Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 100 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadford Secondary College
Broadford · Government high school · 7-12
814 students · ICSEA 969
Carrum Downs Secondary College
Carrum Downs · Government high school · 7-12
928 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Broadford Secondary College Broadford VIC | Carrum Downs Secondary College Carrum Downs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 348 | #299 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1011 of 1,472 | #1024 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 814 | 928 |
| Girls / boys | 414 / 400 | 442 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | 165 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 78.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 35.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Broadford 3658 | Carrum Downs 3201 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.broadfordsc.vic.edu.au | www.cdsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.3 vs 37.0).
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 928 students compared with 814.
- •Broadford Secondary College has grown faster over five years (12% vs 2%).
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 Broadford Secondary College better than Carrum Downs Secondary College?
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 Broadford Secondary College and Carrum Downs Secondary College?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Broadford and Carrum Downs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadford Secondary College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carrum Downs Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Broadford Secondary College and Carrum Downs Secondary College rank in VIC?
Broadford Secondary College is 294th of 348 and Carrum Downs Secondary College is 299th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.