Cranbourne Secondary College vs Cranbourne West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne Secondary College
Cranbourne · Government high school · 7-12
1,139 students · ICSEA 931
Cranbourne West Primary School
Cranbourne · Government primary · Prep-6
594 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Cranbourne Secondary College Cranbourne VIC | Cranbourne West Primary School Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 348 | #1202 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1354 of 1,472 | #3960 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,139 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 566 / 573 | 300 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 206 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.8 | 45.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.2 | 30.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbournesc.vic.edu.au | www.cranbournewestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cranbourne West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 23.2).
- •Cranbourne West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •Cranbourne Secondary College is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 594.
- •Cranbourne West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Secondary College better than Cranbourne West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cranbourne West Primary School ranks higher (32.3 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 Secondary College and Cranbourne West Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne West Primary School has 13.2.
How do Cranbourne Secondary College and Cranbourne West Primary School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne Secondary College is 338th of 348 and Cranbourne West Primary School is 1202nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.