Lyndale Secondary College vs Nazareth College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndale Secondary College
Dandenong North · Government high school · 7-12
850 students · ICSEA 935
Nazareth College
Noble Park North · Catholic high school · 7-12
972 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Lyndale Secondary College Dandenong North VIC | Nazareth College Noble Park North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #328 of 348 | #78 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1251 of 1,472 | #185 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 850 | 972 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 422 | 436 / 536 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 192 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.9 | 84.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 49.0 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Noble Park North 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lyndale.vic.edu.au | www.nazareth.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nazareth College scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 27.3).
- •Nazareth College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nazareth College is the larger school with 972 students compared with 850.
- •Nazareth College has grown faster over five years (50% vs -3%).
- •Lyndale Secondary College is a government school while Nazareth College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Secondary College better than Nazareth College?
On the Success Index, Nazareth College ranks higher (74.1 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 Secondary College and Nazareth College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Noble Park North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyndale Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nazareth College has 11.5.
How do Lyndale Secondary College and Nazareth College rank in VIC?
Lyndale Secondary College is 328th of 348 and Nazareth College is 78th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.