Cranbourne West Secondary College vs Quarters Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Quarters Primary School
Cranbourne West · Government primary · Prep-6
466 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Cranbourne West Secondary College Cranbourne West VIC | Quarters Primary School Cranbourne West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #277 of 348 | #1000 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #956 of 1,472 | #3142 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-11 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,624 | 466 |
| Girls / boys | 818 / 806 | 235 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| 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 | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 125.0 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.3 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne West 3977 | Cranbourne West 3977 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cwsc.vic.edu.au | quartersps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Quarters Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.2 vs 39.8).
- •Quarters Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbourne West Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Cranbourne West Secondary College is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 466.
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 Quarters Primary School?
On the Success Index, Quarters Primary School ranks higher (44.2 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 West Secondary College and Quarters Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne West and Cranbourne West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbourne West Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quarters Primary School has 15.4.
How do Cranbourne West Secondary College and Quarters Primary School rank in VIC?
Cranbourne West Secondary College is 277th of 348 and Quarters Primary School is 1000th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.