Growing government secondary co-ed school in Cranbourne West, VIC; 1624 students, Years 7–11.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages, solid student growth, and a median ATAR of 95.0; the result is a B overall.
Median ATAR 95.0 ranks #1 of 522 Victoria schools (#1 statewide). Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #1 of 295 (#1 in sector).
Cranbourne West Secondary College draws students from the Cranbourne Secondary College (and 5 more zones).
Cranbourne West Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 65.5/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 52/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 985, slightly below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (66/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Cranbourne West Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 531 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 568, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Cranbourne West Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,624 students. It offers education for years 7-11. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Cranbourne West Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 55/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Cranbourne West Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 96%, which is strong.
Cranbourne West Secondary College has a median ATAR of 95.0.
Cranbourne West Secondary College is located in Cranbourne West, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 985 (40th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.