Healesville High School vs Lalor Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 44 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Healesville High School
Healesville · Government high school · 7-12
310 students · ICSEA 964
Lalor Secondary College
Lalor · Government high school · 7-12
1,110 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Healesville High School Healesville VIC | Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 348 | #256 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #908 of 1,472 | #895 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 310 | 1,110 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 148 | 541 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 100.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Healesville 3777 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.healesvillehs.vic.edu.au | www.lalorsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.9 vs 42.5).
- •Healesville High School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.0).
- •Lalor Secondary College is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 310.
- •Lalor Secondary College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -9%).
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 Healesville High School better than Lalor 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 Healesville High School and Lalor Secondary College?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Healesville and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Healesville High School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lalor Secondary College has 11.0.
How do Healesville High School and Lalor Secondary College rank in VIC?
Healesville High School is 262nd of 348 and Lalor Secondary College is 256th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.