Lilydale High School vs Rolling Hills 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.
Lilydale High School
Lilydale · Government high school · 7-12
1,424 students · ICSEA 1013
Rolling Hills Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
409 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Lilydale High School Lilydale VIC | Rolling Hills Primary School Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 348 | #559 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #720 of 1,472 | #1572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,424 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 632 / 792 | 196 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| 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% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.5 | 27.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lilydale 3140 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lilydalehs.vic.edu.au/ | www.rollinghillsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rolling Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 51.0).
- •Rolling Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lilydale High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.8).
- •Lilydale High School is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 409.
- •Rolling Hills Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% 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 High School better than Rolling Hills Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rolling Hills Primary School ranks higher (63.8 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 Rolling Hills Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lilydale and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lilydale High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rolling Hills Primary School has 14.8.
How do Lilydale High School and Rolling Hills Primary School rank in VIC?
Lilydale High School is 211th of 348 and Rolling Hills Primary School is 559th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.