Lilydale Primary School
Lilydale Primary School is a government primary school in Lilydale, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1014, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Lilydale VIC 3140. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lilydale Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Lilydale Primary School ranks 910th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Lilydale Primary School scores 1014, near average.
School zone
Lilydale Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Lilydale Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lilydale Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lilydale | 0.2 km | 1052 | 38 higher | 250 |
| Mount Lilydale Mercy CollegeCatholic Secondary · Lilydale | 0.5 km | 1045 | 31 higher | 1,550 |
| Cire Community SchoolIndependent Secondary · Lilydale | 1.0 km | 987 | 27 lower | 524 |
| Lilydale High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lilydale | 1.1 km | 1013 | 1 lower | 1,424 |
| Lilydale Heights CollegeGovernment Secondary · Lilydale | 1.4 km | 1000 | 14 lower | 860 |
| Victoria Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lilydale | 1.6 km | 1025 | 11 higher | 231 |
| Rolling Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroolbark | 2.8 km | 1046 | 32 higher | 409 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lilydale Primary School a government school?
Yes, Lilydale Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lilydale Primary School offer?
Lilydale Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Lilydale Primary School's ICSEA score?
Lilydale Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1014, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lilydale Primary School?
Lilydale Primary School has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lilydale Primary School?
The nearest schools to Lilydale Primary School are St Patrick's School (0.2 km), Mount Lilydale Mercy College (0.5 km), Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec Campus (0.6 km).
Where is Lilydale Primary School located?
Lilydale Primary School is located in Lilydale, VIC 3140. Visit the school website at http://www.lilydaleps.vic.edu.au.