Lyndale Greens Primary School vs Lyndale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 813 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndale Greens Primary School
Dandenong North · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 974
Lyndale Secondary College
Dandenong North · Government high school · 7-12
850 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Lyndale Greens Primary School Dandenong North VIC | Lyndale Secondary College Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1054 of 1,290 | #328 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3336 of 4,908 | #1251 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 446 | 850 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 236 | 428 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 74.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 37.1 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lyndalegreensps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lyndale.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lyndale Greens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 27.3).
- •Lyndale Greens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyndale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
- •Lyndale Secondary College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 446.
- •Lyndale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -24%).
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 Lyndale Greens Primary School better than Lyndale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Lyndale Greens Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 27.3 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 Lyndale Greens Primary School and Lyndale Secondary College?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyndale Greens Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lyndale Secondary College has 11.3.
How do Lyndale Greens Primary School and Lyndale Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lyndale Greens Primary School is 1054th of 1,290 and Lyndale Secondary College is 328th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.