Casey Grammar School vs Cranbourne East Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casey Grammar School
Cranbourne East · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,127 students · ICSEA 1099
Cranbourne East Secondary College
Cranbourne East · Government high school · 7-12
2,110 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Casey Grammar School Cranbourne East VIC | Cranbourne East Secondary College Cranbourne East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 239 | #238 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #379 of 1,259 | #827 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,127 | 2,110 |
| Girls / boys | 589 / 538 | 1,057 / 1,053 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 328 |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | 344 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.8 | 160.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 68.3 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Cranbourne East 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caseygrammar.vic.edu.au | www.cesc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Casey Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 45.9).
- •Casey Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 1,127.
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College has grown faster over five years (37% vs 16%).
- •Casey Grammar School is a independent school while Cranbourne East Secondary College is a government 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 Casey Grammar School better than Cranbourne East Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Casey Grammar School ranks higher (64.5 vs 45.9 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 Casey Grammar School and Cranbourne East Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Cranbourne East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casey Grammar School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne East Secondary College has 13.2.
How do Casey Grammar School and Cranbourne East Secondary College rank in VIC?
Casey Grammar School is 108th of 239 and Cranbourne East Secondary College is 238th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.