VIC · Government Secondary
Cranbourne West Secondary College
Cranbourne West 3977 · 7-11
Cranbourne West Secondary College is a government secondary school in Cranbourne West, VIC offering 7-11. With an ICSEA score of 985, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,624 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
How Cranbourne West Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Cranbourne West Secondary College ranks 253rd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Peter's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Cranbourne West Secondary College scores 985 — near average.
School zone
Cranbourne West Secondary College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Cranbourne West
Cranbourne West Secondary College is located in Cranbourne West, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,856/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 19,969.
View full Cranbourne West suburb profile →Schools near Cranbourne West Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cranbourne West Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cranbourne | 0.8 km | 1045 | 60 higher | 2,089 |
| Barton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne West | 1.1 km | 1020 | 35 higher | 1,092 |
| Quarters Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne West | 1.4 km | 1003 | 18 higher | 466 |
| Cranbourne West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne | 1.8 km | 946 | 39 lower | 594 |
| Cranbourne Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne | 2.6 km | 949 | 36 lower | 313 |
| St Agatha's SchoolCatholic Primary · Cranbourne | 2.7 km | 1047 | 62 higher | 512 |
| Rangebank Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne | 3.3 km | 942 | 43 lower | 347 |
| Cranbourne Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Cranbourne | 3.3 km | 931 | 54 lower | 1,139 |
| Lyndhurst Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyndhurst | 3.6 km | 999 | 14 higher | 868 |
| Cranbourne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne | 3.6 km | 967 | 18 lower | 235 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cranbourne West Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Cranbourne West Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cranbourne West Secondary College offer?
Cranbourne West Secondary College offers 7-11.
What is Cranbourne West Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Cranbourne West Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 985, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cranbourne West Secondary College?
Cranbourne West Secondary College has 1,624 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cranbourne West Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Cranbourne West Secondary College are St Peter's College (0.8 km), Barton Primary School (1.1 km), Quarters Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Cranbourne West Secondary College located?
Cranbourne West Secondary College is located in Cranbourne West, VIC 3977. Visit the school website at https://www.cwsc.vic.edu.au.