Clyde Secondary College vs Lilydale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 41 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde Secondary College
Clyde · Government high school · 7-10
1,096 students · ICSEA 1013
Lilydale High School
Lilydale · Government high school · 7-12
1,424 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Clyde Secondary College Clyde VIC | Lilydale High School Lilydale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 348 | #211 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #668 of 1,472 | #720 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,096 | 1,424 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 582 | 632 / 792 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | 274 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 39 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 44.4% | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 112.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 34.1 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clyde 3978 | Lilydale 3140 |
| Council area | Casey | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clydesc.vic.edu.au | lilydalehs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Clyde Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 51.0).
- •Clyde Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •Lilydale High School is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 1,096.
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 Clyde Secondary College better than Lilydale High School?
On the Success Index, Clyde Secondary College ranks higher (53.4 vs 51.0 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 Clyde Secondary College and Lilydale High School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Clyde and Lilydale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clyde Secondary College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lilydale High School has 12.6.
How do Clyde Secondary College and Lilydale High School rank in VIC?
Clyde Secondary College is 196th of 348 and Lilydale High School is 211th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.