Clyde Secondary College vs Cranbourne East Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde Secondary College
Clyde · Government high school · 7-10
1,096 students · ICSEA 1013
Cranbourne East Secondary College
Cranbourne East · Government high school · 7-12
2,110 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Clyde Secondary College Clyde VIC | Cranbourne East Secondary College Cranbourne East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 348 | #238 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #668 of 1,472 | #827 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,096 | 2,110 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 582 | 1,057 / 1,053 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | 328 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 344 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 39 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 44.4% | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 160.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 68.3 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clyde 3978 | Cranbourne East 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clydesc.vic.edu.au | www.cesc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Clyde Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 45.9).
- •Clyde Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clyde Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.2).
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 1,096.
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 Clyde Secondary College better than Cranbourne East Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Clyde Secondary College ranks higher (53.4 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 Clyde Secondary College and Cranbourne East Secondary College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Clyde and Cranbourne East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clyde Secondary College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne East Secondary College has 13.2.
How do Clyde Secondary College and Cranbourne East Secondary College rank in VIC?
Clyde Secondary College is 196th of 348 and Cranbourne East Secondary College is 238th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.