Carrum Downs Secondary College
Carrum Downs Secondary College is a government secondary school in Carrum Downs, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 969, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 928 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Carrum Downs VIC 3201. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Carrum Downs Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Carrum Downs Secondary College ranks 281st of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Banyan Fields Primary School, a government primary school 1.0 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Carrum Downs Secondary College scores 969, near average.
School zone
Carrum Downs 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 Carrum Downs
Carrum Downs Secondary College is located in Carrum Downs, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,658/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 21,976.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Carrum Downs suburb profileSchools near Carrum Downs Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carrum Downs Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banyan Fields Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carrum Downs | 1.0 km | 987 | 18 higher | 517 |
| Rowellyn Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carrum Downs | 1.2 km | 1003 | 34 higher | 781 |
| St Joachim's SchoolCatholic Primary · Carrum Downs | 2.0 km | 1052 | 83 higher | 328 |
| Skye Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Skye | 2.6 km | 995 | 26 higher | 515 |
| Aldercourt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston North | 4.1 km | 918 | 51 lower | 225 |
| Barton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbourne West | 4.5 km | 1020 | 51 higher | 1,092 |
| Cranbourne West Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Cranbourne West | 4.6 km | 985 | 16 higher | 1,624 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carrum Downs Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Carrum Downs Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Carrum Downs Secondary College offer?
Carrum Downs Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Carrum Downs Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Carrum Downs Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 969, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carrum Downs Secondary College?
Carrum Downs Secondary College has 928 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carrum Downs Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Carrum Downs Secondary College are Banyan Fields Primary School (1.0 km), Rowellyn Park Primary School (1.2 km), St Joachim's School (2.0 km).
Where is Carrum Downs Secondary College located?
Carrum Downs Secondary College is located in Carrum Downs, VIC 3201. Visit the school website at http://www.cdsc.vic.edu.au/.