Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs vs Springside West Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs · Catholic high school · 7-10
1,079 students · ICSEA 1045
Springside West Secondary College
Fraser Rise · Government high school · 7-12
1,677 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs Caroline Springs VIC | Springside West Secondary College Fraser Rise VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #182 of 348 | #199 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #612 of 1,472 | #675 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,079 | 1,677 |
| Girls / boys | 531 / 548 | 828 / 849 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 288 | 253 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 264 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +122% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.3 | 126.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.5 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Caroline Springs 3023 | Fraser Rise 3336 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crccs.vic.edu.au/ | www.swsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 53.1).
- •Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springside West Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Springside West Secondary College is the larger school with 1,677 students compared with 1,079.
- •Springside West Secondary College has grown faster over five years (122% vs 17%).
- •Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is a catholic school while Springside West 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 Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs better than Springside West Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs ranks higher (55.5 vs 53.1 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 Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs and Springside West Secondary College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Caroline Springs and Fraser Rise in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springside West Secondary College has 13.3.
How do Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs and Springside West Secondary College rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is 182nd of 348 and Springside West Secondary College is 199th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.