Eltham College vs Lysterfield Lake College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham College
Research · Independent combined · Prep-12
639 students · ICSEA 1139
Lysterfield Lake College
Narre Warren North · Independent combined · 3-8
130 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Eltham College Research VIC | Lysterfield Lake College Narre Warren North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 239 | #44 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #102 of 1,259 | #103 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 3-8 |
| Students | 639 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 388 | 0 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.9 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.1 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Research 3095 | Narre Warren North 3804 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au | www.lysterfieldlake.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.5 vs 80.5).
- •Eltham College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.2).
- •Eltham College is the larger school with 639 students compared with 130.
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 Eltham College better than Lysterfield Lake 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 Eltham College and Lysterfield Lake College?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Research and Narre Warren North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham College has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lysterfield Lake College has 11.2.
How do Eltham College and Lysterfield Lake College rank in VIC?
Eltham College is 43rd of 239 and Lysterfield Lake College is 44th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.