Dandenong High School vs Lakes Entrance Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 245 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dandenong High School
Dandenong · Government high school · 7-12
1,378 students · ICSEA 891
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
Lakes Entrance · Government high school · 7-12
167 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Dandenong High School Dandenong VIC | Lakes Entrance Secondary College Lakes Entrance VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 348 | #345 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1422 of 1,472 | #1414 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,378 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 698 / 680 | 83 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 181 | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.4 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.5 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Lakes Entrance 3909 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au | www.lakessc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (18.6 vs 19.5).
- •Dandenong High School has the higher ICSEA (891 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakes Entrance Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.3).
- •Dandenong High School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 167.
- •Dandenong High School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -40%).
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 Dandenong High School better than Lakes Entrance Secondary College?
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 Dandenong High School and Lakes Entrance Secondary College?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Dandenong and Lakes Entrance in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dandenong High School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakes Entrance Secondary College has 8.2.
How do Dandenong High School and Lakes Entrance Secondary College rank in VIC?
Dandenong High School is 346th of 348 and Lakes Entrance Secondary College is 345th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.