Cranbourne East Secondary College vs Cranbourne Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne East Secondary College
Cranbourne East · Government high school · 7-12
2,110 students · ICSEA 983
Cranbourne Secondary College
Cranbourne · Government high school · 7-12
1,139 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Cranbourne East Secondary College Cranbourne East VIC | Cranbourne Secondary College Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 348 | #338 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #827 of 1,472 | #1354 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,110 | 1,139 |
| Girls / boys | 1,057 / 1,053 | 566 / 573 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 328 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 344 | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.3 | 96.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.3 | 53.2 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cesc.vic.edu.au/ | www.cranbournesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 23.2).
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 1,139.
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College has grown faster over five years (37% vs -20%).
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 Secondary College better than Cranbourne Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cranbourne East Secondary College ranks higher (45.9 vs 23.2 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 Secondary College and Cranbourne Secondary College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne East Secondary College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Cranbourne East Secondary College and Cranbourne Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cranbourne East Secondary College is 238th of 348 and Cranbourne Secondary College is 338th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.