Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College vs Specimen Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.4 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
Specimen Hill Primary School
Golden Square · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Kangaroo Flat VIC | Specimen Hill Primary School Golden Square VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 348 | #1239 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #934 of 1,472 | #4220 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 925 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 525 | 101 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 246 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 13% |
| 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.shps1316.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 28.8).
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Specimen Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is the larger school with 925 students compared with 234.
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -24%).
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 Specimen Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College ranks higher (40.9 vs 28.8 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 Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College and Specimen Hill Primary School?
About 3.4 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 Specimen Hill Primary School has 11.8.
How do Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College and Specimen Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is 270th of 348 and Specimen Hill Primary School is 1239th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.