Lyndale Secondary College vs Numurkah Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 210 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
Numurkah Secondary College
Numurkah · Government high school · 7-12
263 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Lyndale Secondary College Dandenong North VIC | Numurkah Secondary College Numurkah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #328 of 348 | #311 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1251 of 1,472 | #1091 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 850 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 422 | 132 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 48 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.9 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Numurkah 3636 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Moira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lyndale.vic.edu.au | www.numurkahsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Numurkah Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (33.9 vs 27.3).
- •Numurkah Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.3).
- •Lyndale Secondary College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 263.
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 Numurkah Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Numurkah Secondary College ranks higher (33.9 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 Numurkah Secondary College?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Numurkah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyndale Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Numurkah Secondary College has 9.1.
How do Lyndale Secondary College and Numurkah Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lyndale Secondary College is 328th of 348 and Numurkah Secondary College is 311th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.