Craigieburn Secondary College vs Kurnai College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 148 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigieburn Secondary College
Craigieburn · Government high school · 7-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 918
Kurnai College
Morwell · Government high school · 7-12
1,302 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Craigieburn Secondary College Craigieburn VIC | Kurnai College Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #342 of 348 | #332 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1382 of 1,472 | #1274 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,008 | 1,302 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 536 | 663 / 639 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | 248 |
| Year 12 cohort | 165 | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.8% | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.1 | 117.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 95.9 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 12% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Hume | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kurnai College scores higher on the Success Index (26.5 vs 22.0).
- •Craigieburn Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurnai College is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 1,008.
- •Kurnai College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -12%).
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 Craigieburn Secondary College better than Kurnai College?
On the Success Index, Kurnai College ranks higher (26.5 vs 22.0 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 Craigieburn Secondary College and Kurnai College?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Morwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigieburn Secondary College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurnai College has 11.1.
How do Craigieburn Secondary College and Kurnai College rank in VIC?
Craigieburn Secondary College is 342nd of 348 and Kurnai College is 332nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.