Cranbourne East Secondary College vs St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Cranbourne East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
711 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Cranbourne East Secondary College Cranbourne East VIC | St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School Cranbourne East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 348 | #520 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #827 of 1,472 | #1434 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,110 | 711 |
| Girls / boys | 1,057 / 1,053 | 367 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| 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 | +37% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.3 | 42.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.3 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Cranbourne East 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cesc.vic.edu.au/ | www.cranbourneeast.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 45.9).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.6).
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 711.
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College has grown faster over five years (37% vs 2%).
- •Cranbourne East Secondary College is a government school while St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.4 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 Cranbourne East Secondary College and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Cranbourne East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne East Secondary College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 16.6.
How do Cranbourne East Secondary College and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne East Secondary College is 238th of 348 and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 520th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.