Catholic Regional College Sydenham vs Taylors Lakes Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Regional College Sydenham
Sydenham · Catholic high school · 11-12
974 students · ICSEA 1028
Taylors Lakes Secondary College
Taylors Lakes · Government high school · 7-12
1,280 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Catholic Regional College Sydenham Sydenham VIC | Taylors Lakes Secondary College Taylors Lakes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 348 | #233 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #473 of 1,472 | #806 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 974 | 1,280 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 490 | 618 / 662 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 238 |
| Year 12 cohort | 493 | 192 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.4 | 99.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sydenham 3037 | Taylors Lakes 3038 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crcsydenham.net | www.tlsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 46.6).
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taylors Lakes Secondary College is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 974.
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham has grown faster over five years (13% vs -11%).
- •Catholic Regional College Sydenham is a catholic school while Taylors Lakes Secondary College 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 Sydenham better than Taylors Lakes Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Catholic Regional College Sydenham ranks higher (61.7 vs 46.6 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 Sydenham and Taylors Lakes Secondary College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sydenham and Taylors Lakes in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Regional College Sydenham has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taylors Lakes Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Catholic Regional College Sydenham and Taylors Lakes Secondary College rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College Sydenham is 149th of 348 and Taylors Lakes Secondary College is 233rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.