Mackellar Primary School vs Taylors Lakes Secondary College
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.
Mackellar Primary School
Delahey · Government primary · Prep-6
300 students · ICSEA 993
Taylors Lakes Secondary College
Taylors Lakes · Government high school · 7-12
1,280 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Mackellar Primary School Delahey VIC | Taylors Lakes Secondary College Taylors Lakes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #896 of 1,290 | #233 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2762 of 4,908 | #806 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 300 | 1,280 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 160 | 618 / 662 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 238 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 192 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 99.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Delahey 3037 | Taylors Lakes 3038 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mackellarps.vic.edu.au | www.tlsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackellar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 46.6).
- •Taylors Lakes Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackellar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •Taylors Lakes Secondary College is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 300.
- •Taylors Lakes Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -26%).
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 Mackellar Primary School better than Taylors Lakes Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mackellar Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 46.6 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 Mackellar Primary School and Taylors Lakes Secondary College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Delahey and Taylors Lakes in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mackellar Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taylors Lakes Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Mackellar Primary School and Taylors Lakes Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mackellar Primary School is 896th of 1,290 and Taylors Lakes Secondary College is 233rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.