Keilor Downs Secondary College vs Lakeview Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keilor Downs Secondary College
Keilor Downs · Government high school · 7-12
1,223 students · ICSEA 1004
Lakeview Senior College
Caroline Springs · Government high school · 10-12
1,049 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Keilor Downs Secondary College Keilor Downs VIC | Lakeview Senior College Caroline Springs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 348 | #278 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #833 of 1,472 | #957 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,223 | 1,049 |
| Girls / boys | 617 / 606 | 535 / 514 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 198 | 318 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5% | 2.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.4 | 77.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 40.7 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Keilor Downs 3038 | Caroline Springs 3023 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kdc.vic.edu.au | www.lakeviewcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 39.8).
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 1,049.
- •Lakeview Senior College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -12%).
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 Keilor Downs Secondary College better than Lakeview Senior College?
On the Success Index, Keilor Downs Secondary College ranks higher (45.6 vs 39.8 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 Keilor Downs Secondary College and Lakeview Senior College?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Keilor Downs and Caroline Springs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keilor Downs Secondary College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakeview Senior College has 13.5.
How do Keilor Downs Secondary College and Lakeview Senior College rank in VIC?
Keilor Downs Secondary College is 240th of 348 and Lakeview Senior College is 278th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.