Casey Grammar School vs Cranbourne Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 652 m 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 Secondary College
Cranbourne · Government high school · 7-12
1,139 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Casey Grammar School Cranbourne East VIC | Cranbourne Secondary College Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 239 | #338 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #379 of 1,259 | #1354 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,127 | 1,139 |
| Girls / boys | 589 / 538 | 566 / 573 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.8 | 96.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 53.2 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caseygrammar.vic.edu.au | www.cranbournesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Casey Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 23.2).
- •Casey Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Cranbourne Secondary College is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 1,127.
- •Casey Grammar School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -20%).
- •Casey Grammar School is a independent school while Cranbourne 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 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Casey Grammar School ranks higher (64.5 vs 23.2 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 Secondary College?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casey Grammar School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Casey Grammar School and Cranbourne Secondary College rank in VIC?
Casey Grammar School is 108th of 239 and Cranbourne Secondary College is 338th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.