Cire Community School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 905 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cire Community School
Lilydale · Independent special · 2-12
524 students · ICSEA 987
St Patrick's School
Lilydale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
250 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Cire Community School Lilydale VIC | St Patrick's School Lilydale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #623 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1828 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 2-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 524 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 285 | 104 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 74 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +185% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.9 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.0 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lilydale 3140 | Lilydale 3140 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cire.org.au/community-school/ | www.splilydale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cire Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.0).
- •Cire Community School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 250.
- •Cire Community School has grown faster over five years (185% vs 3%).
- •Cire Community School is a independent school while St Patrick's School is a catholic 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 Cire Community School better than St Patrick's School?
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 Cire Community School and St Patrick's School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Lilydale and Lilydale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cire Community School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 14.0.
How do Cire Community School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Cire Community School is unranked and St Patrick's School is 623rd of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.