Lyndale Secondary College vs Wooranna Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 926 m 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
Wooranna Park Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Lyndale Secondary College Dandenong North VIC | Wooranna Park Primary School Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #328 of 348 | #1231 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1251 of 1,472 | #4200 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 850 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 422 | 119 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| 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 | -3% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.9 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Dandenong 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lyndale.vic.edu.au | www.woorannaparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wooranna Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 27.3).
- •Wooranna Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyndale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
- •Lyndale Secondary College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 263.
- •Lyndale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -25%).
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 Wooranna Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wooranna Park Primary School ranks higher (29.0 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 Wooranna Park Primary School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Dandenong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyndale Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wooranna Park Primary School has 13.1.
How do Lyndale Secondary College and Wooranna Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Lyndale Secondary College is 328th of 348 and Wooranna Park Primary School is 1231st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.