Healesville Primary School vs Lyndale Greens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 44 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Healesville Primary School
Healesville · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 974
Lyndale Greens Primary School
Dandenong North · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Healesville Primary School Healesville VIC | Lyndale Greens Primary School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1086 of 1,290 | #1054 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3472 of 4,908 | #3336 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 222 | 446 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 123 | 210 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Healesville 3777 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hps.vic.edu.au | www.lyndalegreensps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lyndale Greens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 39.3).
- •Lyndale Greens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.1).
- •Lyndale Greens Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 222.
- •Healesville Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Healesville Primary School better than Lyndale Greens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lyndale Greens Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 39.3 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 Healesville Primary School and Lyndale Greens Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Healesville and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Healesville Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lyndale Greens Primary School has 13.4.
How do Healesville Primary School and Lyndale Greens Primary School rank in VIC?
Healesville Primary School is 1086th of 1,290 and Lyndale Greens Primary School is 1054th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.