Cranbourne South Primary School vs Cranbourne West Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne South Primary School
Cranbourne South · Government primary · Prep-6
376 students · ICSEA 1010
Cranbourne West Secondary College
Cranbourne West · Government high school · 7-11
1,624 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Cranbourne South Primary School Cranbourne South VIC | Cranbourne West Secondary College Cranbourne West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #861 of 1,290 | #277 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2637 of 4,908 | #956 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-11 |
| Students | 376 | 1,624 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 207 | 818 / 806 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 379 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 39 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 40.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 125.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 66.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne South 3977 | Cranbourne West 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbournesouth.vic.edu.au/ | www.cwsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cranbourne South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 39.8).
- •Cranbourne South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne West Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.0).
- •Cranbourne West Secondary College is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 376.
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 South Primary School better than Cranbourne West Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cranbourne South Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 39.8 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 South Primary School and Cranbourne West Secondary College?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne South and Cranbourne West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne South Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbourne West Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Cranbourne South Primary School and Cranbourne West Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cranbourne South Primary School is 861st of 1,290 and Cranbourne West Secondary College is 277th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.