Grace Christian College Wodonga vs Lakeside College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 247 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Christian College Wodonga
Leneva · Independent combined · Prep-12
149 students · ICSEA 1036
Lakeside College
Pakenham · Independent combined · Prep-12
647 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Grace Christian College Wodonga Leneva VIC | Lakeside College Pakenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 239 | #148 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #584 of 1,259 | #604 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 149 | 647 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 75 | 353 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +59% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 50.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Leneva 3691 | Pakenham 3810 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gcc.vic.edu.au | www.lakeside.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.2 vs 52.3).
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.9).
- •Lakeside College is the larger school with 647 students compared with 149.
- •Lakeside College has grown faster over five years (59% vs 23%).
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 Grace Christian College Wodonga better than Lakeside 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 Grace Christian College Wodonga and Lakeside College?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Leneva and Pakenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grace Christian College Wodonga has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakeside College has 12.9.
How do Grace Christian College Wodonga and Lakeside College rank in VIC?
Grace Christian College Wodonga is 147th of 239 and Lakeside College is 148th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.