Cranbourne Secondary College vs Glenroy College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 55 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
Glenroy College
Glenroy · Government high school · 7-12
454 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Cranbourne Secondary College Cranbourne VIC | Glenroy College Glenroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 348 | #284 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1354 of 1,472 | #970 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,139 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 566 / 573 | 143 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | 206 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | 22 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.9% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.8 | 52.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.2 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Glenroy 3046 |
| Council area | Casey | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbournesc.vic.edu.au | www.glenroycollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glenroy College scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 23.2).
- •Glenroy College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.8).
- •Cranbourne Secondary College is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 454.
- •Glenroy College has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Glenroy College?
On the Success Index, Glenroy College ranks higher (39.4 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 Glenroy College?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne and Glenroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenroy College has 8.6.
How do Cranbourne Secondary College and Glenroy College rank in VIC?
Cranbourne Secondary College is 338th of 348 and Glenroy College is 284th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.