Cranbourne West Secondary College vs Mount Erin Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne West Secondary College
Cranbourne West · Government high school · 7-11
1,624 students · ICSEA 985
Mount Erin Secondary College
Frankston South · Government high school · 7-12
490 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Cranbourne West Secondary College Cranbourne West VIC | Mount Erin Secondary College Frankston South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #277 of 348 | #286 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #956 of 1,472 | #980 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-11 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,624 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 818 / 806 | 227 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 379 | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 84 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 39 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 40.5% | 0.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 125.0 | 44.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.3 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne West 3977 | Frankston South 3199 |
| Council area | Casey | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cwsc.vic.edu.au | www.mounterin.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.8 vs 39.0).
- •Mount Erin Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.0).
- •Cranbourne West Secondary College is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 490.
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 West Secondary College better than Mount Erin Secondary College?
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 West Secondary College and Mount Erin Secondary College?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne West and Frankston South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne West Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Erin Secondary College has 11.0.
How do Cranbourne West Secondary College and Mount Erin Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cranbourne West Secondary College is 277th of 348 and Mount Erin Secondary College is 286th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.