Casterton Primary School vs Casterton Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casterton Primary School
Casterton · Government primary · Prep-6
100 students · ICSEA 969
Casterton Secondary College
Casterton · Government high school · 7-12
106 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Casterton Primary School Casterton VIC | Casterton Secondary College Casterton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1151 of 1,290 | #288 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3714 of 4,908 | #993 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 100 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 56 | 62 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Casterton 3311 | Casterton 3311 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cas-cps.vic.edu.au | www.castertonsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Casterton Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 35.8).
- •Casterton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casterton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 10.8).
- •Casterton Secondary College is the larger school with 106 students compared with 100.
- •Casterton Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -16%).
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 Casterton Primary School better than Casterton Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Casterton Secondary College ranks higher (38.2 vs 35.8 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 Casterton Primary School and Casterton Secondary College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Casterton and Casterton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casterton Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Casterton Secondary College has 8.0.
How do Casterton Primary School and Casterton Secondary College rank in VIC?
Casterton Primary School is 1151st of 1,290 and Casterton Secondary College is 288th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.