Carrum Downs Secondary College
Secondary school in Carrum Downs, VIC
About Carrum Downs Secondary College
Carrum Downs Secondary College is a government secondary school located in Carrum Downs, Melbourne. As a VIC public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.
With 928 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 969 (33th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Carrum Downs, VIC 3201
- Website www.cdsc.vic.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Secondary (7-12)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 928 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 87 (78.7 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 47 (35.7 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 969 (33th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 3%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 486 (52%)
Girls: 442 (48%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 21%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 77%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 48%
Lower 34%
Upper 15%
Top 4%
