Haileybury College vs Lighthouse Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 643 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Haileybury College
Keysborough · Independent combined · Prep-12
4,880 students · ICSEA 1191
Lighthouse Christian College
Keysborough · Independent combined · Prep-12
827 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Haileybury College Keysborough VIC | Lighthouse Christian College Keysborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 239 | #139 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #55 of 1,259 | #530 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 4,880 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 2,300 / 2,580 | 382 / 445 |
| Foundation intake | 197 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 526 | 71 |
| Year 12 cohort | 558 | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 26.5% | 6.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1191 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 490.5 | 62.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 307.3 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Keysborough 3173 | Keysborough 3173 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.haileybury.com.au/ | www.lighthouse.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Haileybury College scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 56.1).
- •Haileybury College has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Haileybury College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.3).
- •Haileybury College is the larger school with 4,880 students compared with 827.
- •Haileybury College has grown faster over five years (16% vs 2%).
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 Haileybury College better than Lighthouse Christian College?
On the Success Index, Haileybury College ranks higher (83.7 vs 56.1 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 Haileybury College and Lighthouse Christian College?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Keysborough and Keysborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Haileybury College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lighthouse Christian College has 13.3.
How do Haileybury College and Lighthouse Christian College rank in VIC?
Haileybury College is 29th of 239 and Lighthouse Christian College is 139th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.