Catholic Regional College North Keilor vs Taylors Lakes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Taylors Lakes Primary School
Taylors Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
678 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Catholic Regional College North Keilor Keilor Lodge VIC | Taylors Lakes Primary School Taylors Lakes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 348 | #663 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #433 of 1,472 | #1956 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 642 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 342 | 336 / 342 |
| Foundation intake | – | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Keilor Lodge 3038 | Taylors Lakes 3038 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crcnk.com.au | www.tlps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 59.7).
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.5).
- •Taylors Lakes Primary School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 642.
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor is a catholic school while Taylors Lakes Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Taylors Lakes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Catholic Regional College North Keilor ranks higher (63.4 vs 59.7 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 Taylors Lakes Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Keilor Lodge and Taylors Lakes 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 Taylors Lakes Primary School has 14.5.
How do Catholic Regional College North Keilor and Taylors Lakes Primary School rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College North Keilor is 141st of 348 and Taylors Lakes Primary School is 663rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.