Dandenong North Primary School vs Lyndale Greens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dandenong North Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
798 students · ICSEA 955
Lyndale Greens Primary School
Dandenong North · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Dandenong North Primary School Dandenong VIC | Lyndale Greens Primary School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1057 of 1,290 | #1054 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3346 of 4,908 | #3336 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 798 | 446 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 406 | 210 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dandenongnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.lyndalegreensps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.1 vs 41.3).
- •Lyndale Greens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dandenong North Primary School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 446.
- •Dandenong North Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -24%).
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 North Primary School better than Lyndale Greens Primary 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 Dandenong North Primary School and Lyndale Greens Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dandenong and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dandenong North Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lyndale Greens Primary School has 13.4.
How do Dandenong North Primary School and Lyndale Greens Primary School rank in VIC?
Dandenong North Primary School is 1057th of 1,290 and Lyndale Greens Primary School is 1054th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.