Holy Child School vs Ilim College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 362 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Child School
Dallas · Catholic primary · Prep-6
200 students · ICSEA 911
Ilim College
Dallas · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,868 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Holy Child School Dallas VIC | Ilim College Dallas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1220 of 1,290 | #146 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #4103 of 4,908 | #564 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 200 | 2,868 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 105 | 1,528 / 1,340 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 231 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 293.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 143.3 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dallas 3047 | Dallas 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcdallas.catholic.edu.au | www.ilimcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ilim College scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 30.2).
- •Ilim College has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Child School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.8).
- •Ilim College is the larger school with 2,868 students compared with 200.
- •Ilim College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -31%).
- •Holy Child School is a catholic school while Ilim College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Holy Child School better than Ilim College?
On the Success Index, Ilim College ranks higher (54.1 vs 30.2 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 Holy Child School and Ilim College?
About 362 m in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Child School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ilim College has 9.8.
How do Holy Child School and Ilim College rank in VIC?
Holy Child School is 1220th of 1,290 and Ilim College is 146th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.