Ararat Secondary College vs Lyndhurst 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.
Ararat Secondary College
Ararat · Government high school · 7-12
332 students · ICSEA 940
Lyndhurst Secondary College
Cranbourne · Government high school · 7-12
832 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Ararat Secondary College Ararat VIC | Lyndhurst Secondary College Cranbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #300 of 348 | #293 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1026 of 1,472 | #1008 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 332 | 832 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 161 | 414 / 418 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | 104 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 78.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 35.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ararat 3377 | Cranbourne 3977 |
| Council area | Ararat | Casey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.araratcc.vic.edu.au | www.lyndhurst.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (36.8 vs 37.5).
- •Lyndhurst Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ararat Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.6).
- •Lyndhurst Secondary College is the larger school with 832 students compared with 332.
- •Lyndhurst Secondary College has grown faster over five years (37% vs 13%).
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 Ararat Secondary College better than Lyndhurst Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ararat Secondary College and Lyndhurst Secondary College?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Ararat and Cranbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ararat Secondary College has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lyndhurst Secondary College has 10.6.
How do Ararat Secondary College and Lyndhurst Secondary College rank in VIC?
Ararat Secondary College is 300th of 348 and Lyndhurst Secondary College is 293rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.