Kerang Technical High School vs Kurunjang Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 225 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kerang Technical High School
Kerang · Government high school · 7-12
244 students · ICSEA 948
Kurunjang Secondary College
Melton · Government high school · 7-12
873 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Kerang Technical High School Kerang VIC | Kurunjang Secondary College Melton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #297 of 348 | #320 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1017 of 1,472 | #1173 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 244 | 873 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 130 | 416 / 457 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 43 | 155 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 75.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 55.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kerang 3579 | Melton 3337 |
| Council area | Gannawarra | Melton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kerangths.vic.edu.au | www.kurunjangsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kerang Technical High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 30.3).
- •Kerang Technical High School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kerang Technical High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.5).
- •Kurunjang Secondary College is the larger school with 873 students compared with 244.
- •Kerang Technical High School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Kerang Technical High School better than Kurunjang Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Kerang Technical High School ranks higher (37.2 vs 30.3 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 Kerang Technical High School and Kurunjang Secondary College?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Kerang and Melton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kerang Technical High School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurunjang Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Kerang Technical High School and Kurunjang Secondary College rank in VIC?
Kerang Technical High School is 297th of 348 and Kurunjang Secondary College is 320th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.