Heathmont College vs Lilydale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathmont College
Heathmont · Government high school · 7-12
667 students · ICSEA 1014
Lilydale High School
Lilydale · Government high school · 7-12
1,424 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Heathmont College Heathmont VIC | Lilydale High School Lilydale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 348 | #211 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #684 of 1,472 | #720 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 667 | 1,424 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 370 | 632 / 792 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | 274 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 112.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 34.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Heathmont 3135 | Lilydale 3140 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heathmont.vic.edu.au | lilydalehs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Heathmont College scores higher on the Success Index (52.4 vs 51.0).
- •Heathmont College has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathmont College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •Lilydale High School is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 667.
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 Heathmont College better than Lilydale High School?
On the Success Index, Heathmont College ranks higher (52.4 vs 51.0 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 Heathmont College and Lilydale High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Heathmont and Lilydale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathmont College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lilydale High School has 12.6.
How do Heathmont College and Lilydale High School rank in VIC?
Heathmont College is 201st of 348 and Lilydale High School is 211th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.