Ilim College vs Meadow Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ilim College
Dallas · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,868 students · ICSEA 1024
Meadow Heights Primary School
Meadow Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
400 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Ilim College Dallas VIC | Meadow Heights Primary School Meadow Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 239 | #1208 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #564 of 1,259 | #4010 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,868 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 1,528 / 1,340 | 191 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | 231 | 50 |
| 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 | +15% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 293.6 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 143.3 | 21.7 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dallas 3047 | Meadow Heights 3048 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ilimcollege.vic.edu.au | www.meadowheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ilim College scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 31.6).
- •Ilim College has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ilim College has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.8).
- •Ilim College is the larger school with 2,868 students compared with 400.
- •Ilim College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -6%).
- •Ilim College is a independent school while Meadow Heights Primary School is a government 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 Ilim College better than Meadow Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ilim College ranks higher (54.1 vs 31.6 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 Ilim College and Meadow Heights Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Meadow Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ilim College has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meadow Heights Primary School has 13.8.
How do Ilim College and Meadow Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Ilim College is 146th of 239 and Meadow Heights Primary School is 1208th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.