Lilydale Heights College vs Trafalgar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 89 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
Trafalgar High School
Trafalgar · Government high school · 7-12
682 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Lilydale Heights College Lilydale VIC | Trafalgar High School Trafalgar VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 348 | #227 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #565 of 1,472 | #787 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 860 | 682 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 435 | 300 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 191 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +50% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 27.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lilydale 3140 | Trafalgar 3824 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lilydaleheights.vic.edu.au | trafalgarhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lilydale Heights College scores higher on the Success Index (57.6 vs 47.6).
- •Lilydale Heights College has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lilydale Heights College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.7).
- •Lilydale Heights College is the larger school with 860 students compared with 682.
- •Lilydale Heights College has grown faster over five years (50% vs -10%).
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 Trafalgar High School?
On the Success Index, Lilydale Heights College ranks higher (57.6 vs 47.6 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 Lilydale Heights College and Trafalgar High School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Lilydale and Trafalgar in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lilydale Heights College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trafalgar High School has 11.7.
How do Lilydale Heights College and Trafalgar High School rank in VIC?
Lilydale Heights College is 167th of 348 and Trafalgar High School is 227th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.