Cranbourne East Primary School vs Cranbourne East Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 183 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne East Primary School
Cranbourne East · Government primary · Prep-6
999 students · ICSEA 1006
Cranbourne East Secondary College
Cranbourne East · Government high school · 7-12
2,110 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Cranbourne East Primary School Cranbourne East VIC | Cranbourne East Secondary College Cranbourne East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1027 of 1,290 | #238 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3227 of 4,908 | #827 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 999 | 2,110 |
| Girls / boys | 492 / 507 | 1,057 / 1,053 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 328 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 344 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.9 | 160.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 68.3 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Cranbourne East 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbourneeastps.vic.edu.au | www.cesc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 42.9).
- •Cranbourne East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.6).
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 999.
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College has grown faster over five years (37% vs -19%).
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 Cranbourne East Primary School better than Cranbourne East Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cranbourne East Secondary College ranks higher (45.9 vs 42.9 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 Cranbourne East Primary School and Cranbourne East Secondary College?
About 183 m in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Cranbourne East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne East Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne East Secondary College has 13.2.
How do Cranbourne East Primary School and Cranbourne East Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cranbourne East Primary School is 1027th of 1,290 and Cranbourne East Secondary College is 238th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.