Cranbourne Secondary College vs Marnebek School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 945 m 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
Marnebek School
Cranbourne East · Government special · U
482 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Cranbourne Secondary College Cranbourne VIC | Marnebek School Cranbourne East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1354 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,139 | 482 |
| Girls / boys | 566 / 573 | 141 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.8 | 60.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.2 | 108.9 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Cranbourne East 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbournesc.vic.edu.au | www.marnebek.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marnebek School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marnebek School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.8).
- •Cranbourne Secondary College is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 482.
- •Marnebek School has grown faster over five years (38% 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 Marnebek School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cranbourne Secondary College and Marnebek School?
About 945 m in a straight line, between Cranbourne and Cranbourne East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marnebek School has 7.9.
How do Cranbourne Secondary College and Marnebek School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne Secondary College is 338th of 348 and Marnebek School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.