Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College vs Westall Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 151 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
Westall Secondary College
Clayton South · Government high school · 7-12
710 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Kangaroo Flat VIC | Westall Secondary College Clayton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 348 | #218 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #934 of 1,472 | #753 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 925 | 710 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 525 | 328 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 246 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 70.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 29.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kangaroo Flat 3555 | Clayton South 3169 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crusoecollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.westallsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westall Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 40.9).
- •Westall Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.7).
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is the larger school with 925 students compared with 710.
- •Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 18%).
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 Westall Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Westall Secondary College ranks higher (49.5 vs 40.9 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 Westall Secondary College?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Kangaroo Flat and Clayton South 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 Westall Secondary College has 10.0.
How do Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College and Westall Secondary College rank in VIC?
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College is 270th of 348 and Westall Secondary College is 218th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.