Lyndhurst Secondary College vs Strathaird Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndhurst Secondary College
Cranbourne · Government high school · 7-12
832 students · ICSEA 941
Strathaird Primary School
Narre Warren South · Government primary · Prep-6
761 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Lyndhurst Secondary College Cranbourne VIC | Strathaird Primary School Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #293 of 348 | #1082 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1008 of 1,472 | #3450 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 832 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 414 / 418 | 376 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | – | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | 140 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 52.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne 3977 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lyndhurst.vic.edu.au | www.strathairdps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Strathaird Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.6 vs 37.5).
- •Strathaird Primary School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyndhurst Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.6).
- •Lyndhurst Secondary College is the larger school with 832 students compared with 761.
- •Lyndhurst Secondary College has grown faster over five years (37% vs 3%).
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 Lyndhurst Secondary College better than Strathaird Primary School?
On the Success Index, Strathaird Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 37.5 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 Lyndhurst Secondary College and Strathaird Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyndhurst Secondary College has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathaird Primary School has 14.6.
How do Lyndhurst Secondary College and Strathaird Primary School rank in VIC?
Lyndhurst Secondary College is 293rd of 348 and Strathaird Primary School is 1082nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.