Keilor Downs Secondary College vs Taylors Lakes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Taylors Lakes Primary School
Taylors Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
678 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Keilor Downs Secondary College Keilor Downs VIC | Taylors Lakes Primary School Taylors Lakes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 348 | #663 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #833 of 1,472 | #1956 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,223 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 617 / 606 | 336 / 342 |
| Foundation intake | – | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 198 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.4 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Keilor Downs 3038 | Taylors Lakes 3038 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kdc.vic.edu.au | www.tlps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Taylors Lakes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 45.6).
- •Taylors Lakes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.5).
- •Keilor Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 678.
- •Taylors Lakes Primary School 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 Taylors Lakes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Taylors Lakes Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 45.6 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 Keilor Downs Secondary College and Taylors Lakes Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Keilor Downs and Taylors Lakes in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keilor Downs Secondary College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taylors Lakes Primary School has 14.5.
How do Keilor Downs Secondary College and Taylors Lakes Primary School rank in VIC?
Keilor Downs Secondary College is 240th of 348 and Taylors Lakes Primary School is 663rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.