Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College vs Horsham College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 183 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
Horsham College
Horsham · Government high school · 7-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Kangaroo Flat VIC | Horsham College Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 348 | #271 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #934 of 1,472 | #938 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 925 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 525 | 489 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 246 | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 91.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 37.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kangaroo Flat 3555 | Horsham 3402 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.crusoecollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.horsham-college.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.9 vs 40.6).
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsham College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.7).
- •Horsham College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 925.
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 5%).
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 Horsham 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 Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College and Horsham College?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Kangaroo Flat and Horsham 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 Horsham College has 11.1.
How do Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College and Horsham College rank in VIC?
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is 270th of 348 and Horsham College is 271st of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.