Heywood District Secondary College vs Lakes Entrance Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 559 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heywood District Secondary College
Heywood · Government high school · 7-12
72 students · ICSEA 898
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
Lakes Entrance · Government high school · 7-12
167 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Heywood District Secondary College Heywood VIC | Lakes Entrance Secondary College Lakes Entrance VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #345 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1414 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 72 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 44 | 83 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 15% |
| Suburb | Heywood 3304 | Lakes Entrance 3909 |
| Council area | Glenelg | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.heywoodsc.vic.edu.au | www.lakessc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heywood District Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (22.8 vs 19.5).
- •Heywood District Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (898 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heywood District Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 8.2).
- •Lakes Entrance Secondary College is the larger school with 167 students compared with 72.
- •Heywood District Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-25% vs -40%).
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 Heywood District Secondary College better than Lakes Entrance Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Heywood District Secondary College ranks higher (22.8 vs 19.5 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 Heywood District Secondary College and Lakes Entrance Secondary College?
About 559 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Lakes Entrance in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heywood District Secondary College has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakes Entrance Secondary College has 8.2.
How do Heywood District Secondary College and Lakes Entrance Secondary College rank in VIC?
Heywood District Secondary College is unranked and Lakes Entrance Secondary College is 345th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.