Catholic Regional College North Keilor vs Mount Lilydale Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 49 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Regional College North Keilor
Keilor Lodge · Catholic high school · 7-10
642 students · ICSEA 1045
Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Lilydale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,550 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Catholic Regional College North Keilor Keilor Lodge VIC | Mount Lilydale Mercy College Lilydale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 348 | #132 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #433 of 1,472 | #396 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 642 | 1,550 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 342 | 787 / 763 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | 284 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 207 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 125.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 67.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Keilor Lodge 3038 | Lilydale 3140 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crcnk.com.au | www.mlmc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Lilydale Mercy College scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 63.4).
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •Mount Lilydale Mercy College is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 642.
- •Mount Lilydale Mercy College has grown faster over five years (5% vs 0%).
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 Catholic Regional College North Keilor better than Mount Lilydale Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Mount Lilydale Mercy College ranks higher (65.3 vs 63.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catholic Regional College North Keilor and Mount Lilydale Mercy College?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Keilor Lodge and Lilydale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Regional College North Keilor has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Lilydale Mercy College has 12.4.
How do Catholic Regional College North Keilor and Mount Lilydale Mercy College rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College North Keilor is 141st of 348 and Mount Lilydale Mercy College is 132nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.