Coldstream Primary School vs Mount Lilydale Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coldstream Primary School
Coldstream · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 997
Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Lilydale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,550 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Coldstream Primary School Coldstream VIC | Mount Lilydale Mercy College Lilydale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #935 of 1,290 | #132 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2913 of 4,908 | #396 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 85 | 1,550 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 44 | 787 / 763 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 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 | 997 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 125.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 67.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Coldstream 3770 | Lilydale 3140 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coldstreamps.vic.edu.au | www.mlmc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Lilydale Mercy College scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 47.0).
- •Mount Lilydale Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coldstream Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.4).
- •Mount Lilydale Mercy College is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 85.
- •Mount Lilydale Mercy College has grown faster over five years (5% vs 0%).
- •Coldstream Primary School is a government school while Mount Lilydale Mercy College 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 Coldstream Primary School better than Mount Lilydale Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Mount Lilydale Mercy College ranks higher (65.3 vs 47.0 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 Coldstream Primary School and Mount Lilydale Mercy College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Coldstream and Lilydale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coldstream Primary School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Lilydale Mercy College has 12.4.
How do Coldstream Primary School and Mount Lilydale Mercy College rank in VIC?
Coldstream Primary School is 935th of 1,290 and Mount Lilydale Mercy College is 132nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.