Lilydale Heights College vs Lilydale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lilydale Heights College
Lilydale · Government high school · 7-12
860 students · ICSEA 1000
Lilydale High School
Lilydale · Government high school · 7-12
1,424 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Lilydale Heights College Lilydale VIC | Lilydale High School Lilydale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 348 | #211 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #565 of 1,472 | #720 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 860 | 1,424 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 435 | 632 / 792 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 191 | 274 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +50% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 112.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 34.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lilydale 3140 | Lilydale 3140 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lilydaleheights.vic.edu.au | lilydalehs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lilydale Heights College scores higher on the Success Index (57.6 vs 51.0).
- •Lilydale High School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lilydale Heights College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Lilydale High School is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 860.
- •Lilydale Heights College has grown faster over five years (50% vs -8%).
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 Lilydale Heights College better than Lilydale High School?
On the Success Index, Lilydale Heights College ranks higher (57.6 vs 51.0 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 Lilydale Heights College and Lilydale High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lilydale and Lilydale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lilydale Heights College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lilydale High School has 12.6.
How do Lilydale Heights College and Lilydale High School rank in VIC?
Lilydale Heights College is 167th of 348 and Lilydale High School is 211th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.