Lilydale High School vs Lilydale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lilydale High School
Lilydale · Government high school · 7-12
1,424 students · ICSEA 1013
Lilydale Primary School
Lilydale · Government primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Lilydale High School Lilydale VIC | Lilydale Primary School Lilydale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 348 | #834 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #720 of 1,472 | #2548 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,424 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 632 / 792 | 126 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 274 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.5 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lilydale 3140 | Lilydale 3140 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lilydalehs.vic.edu.au/ | www.lilydaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lilydale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 51.0).
- •Lilydale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lilydale High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Lilydale High School is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 221.
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 High School better than Lilydale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lilydale Primary School ranks higher (52.1 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 High School and Lilydale Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lilydale and Lilydale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lilydale High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lilydale Primary School has 13.8.
How do Lilydale High School and Lilydale Primary School rank in VIC?
Lilydale High School is 211th of 348 and Lilydale Primary School is 834th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.