Lilydale High School
Lilydale High School is a government secondary school in Lilydale, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1013, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,424 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% 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 High School compares
By ICSEA, Lilydale High School ranks 191st of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cire Community School - Lilydale Campus, an independent secondary school 0.3 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 High School scores 1013, near average.
School zone
Lilydale High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lilydale High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cire Community SchoolIndependent Secondary · Lilydale | 0.4 km | 987 | 26 lower | 524 |
| Victoria Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lilydale | 1.0 km | 1025 | 12 higher | 231 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lilydale | 1.1 km | 1052 | 39 higher | 250 |
| Lilydale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lilydale | 1.1 km | 1014 | 1 higher | 221 |
| Mount Lilydale Mercy CollegeCatholic Secondary · Lilydale | 1.6 km | 1045 | 32 higher | 1,550 |
| Lilydale Heights CollegeGovernment Secondary · Lilydale | 1.7 km | 1000 | 13 lower | 860 |
| Rolling Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooroolbark | 1.7 km | 1046 | 33 higher | 409 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lilydale High School a government school?
Yes, Lilydale High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lilydale High School offer?
Lilydale High School offers 7-12.
What is Lilydale High School's ICSEA score?
Lilydale High School has an ICSEA score of 1013, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lilydale High School?
Lilydale High School has 1,424 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lilydale High School?
The nearest schools to Lilydale High School are Cire Community School - Lilydale Campus (0.3 km), Cire Community School (0.4 km), Mount Evelyn Christian School - Ranges Tec Campus (0.9 km).
Where is Lilydale High School located?
Lilydale High School is located in Lilydale, VIC 3140. Visit the school website at https://lilydalehs.vic.edu.au/.