Cranbourne East Secondary College vs Croydon Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 35 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
Croydon Community School
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
143 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Cranbourne East Secondary College Cranbourne East VIC | Croydon Community School Croydon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 348 | #209 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #827 of 1,472 | #714 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,110 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 1,057 / 1,053 | 56 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 328 | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | 344 | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.3 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.3 | 26.2 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Croydon 3136 |
| Council area | Casey | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cesc.vic.edu.au/ | www.croydoncs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Croydon Community School scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 45.9).
- •Croydon Community School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 13.2).
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 143.
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College has grown faster over five years (37% vs -2%).
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 Croydon Community School?
On the Success Index, Croydon Community School ranks higher (51.2 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 Cranbourne East Secondary College and Croydon Community School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Croydon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne East Secondary College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Croydon Community School has 5.4.
How do Cranbourne East Secondary College and Croydon Community School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne East Secondary College is 238th of 348 and Croydon Community School is 209th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.