Carrum Downs Secondary College vs Cranbourne West Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carrum Downs Secondary College
Carrum Downs · Government high school · 7-12
928 students · ICSEA 969
Cranbourne West Secondary College
Cranbourne West · Government high school · 7-11
1,624 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Carrum Downs Secondary College Carrum Downs VIC | Cranbourne West Secondary College Cranbourne West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #299 of 348 | #277 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1024 of 1,472 | #956 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 928 | 1,624 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 486 | 818 / 806 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 165 | 379 |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 39 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.1% | 40.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 125.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 66.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Carrum Downs 3201 | Cranbourne West 3977 |
| Council area | Frankston | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cdsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.cwsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cranbourne West Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 37.0).
- •Cranbourne West Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Cranbourne West Secondary College is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 928.
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 Carrum Downs Secondary College better than Cranbourne West Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cranbourne West Secondary College ranks higher (39.8 vs 37.0 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 Carrum Downs Secondary College and Cranbourne West Secondary College?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Carrum Downs and Cranbourne West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carrum Downs Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne West Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Carrum Downs Secondary College and Cranbourne West Secondary College rank in VIC?
Carrum Downs Secondary College is 299th of 348 and Cranbourne West Secondary College is 277th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.