Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College vs Golden Square Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College
Kangaroo Flat · Government high school · 7-10
925 students · ICSEA 966
Golden Square Primary School
Golden Square · Government primary · Prep-6
262 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Kangaroo Flat VIC | Golden Square Primary School Golden Square VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 348 | #1144 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #934 of 1,472 | #3685 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 925 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 525 | 143 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 246 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kangaroo Flat 3555 | Golden Square 3555 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.crusoecollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.gsquareps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 36.3).
- •Golden Square Primary School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Square Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is the larger school with 925 students compared with 262.
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -34%).
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 Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College better than Golden Square Primary School?
On the Success Index, Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College ranks higher (40.9 vs 36.3 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 Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College and Golden Square Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kangaroo Flat and Golden Square in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Golden Square Primary School has 11.0.
How do Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College and Golden Square Primary School rank in VIC?
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is 270th of 348 and Golden Square Primary School is 1144th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.