Ilim College vs My College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
My College
Dallas · Independent combined · Prep-7
325 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Ilim College Dallas VIC | My College Dallas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 239 | #184 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #564 of 1,259 | #844 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-7 |
| Students | 2,868 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 1,528 / 1,340 | 166 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 231 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | 163 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 293.6 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 143.3 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dallas 3047 | Dallas 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ilimcollege.vic.edu.au | www.mycollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ilim College scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 40.7).
- •Ilim College has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ilim College has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.1).
- •Ilim College is the larger school with 2,868 students compared with 325.
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 My College?
On the Success Index, Ilim College ranks higher (54.1 vs 40.7 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 My College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ilim College has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and My College has 12.1.
How do Ilim College and My College rank in VIC?
Ilim College is 146th of 239 and My College is 184th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.