Ilim College is an independent coeducational school centred on Islamic education and Quranic studies, with a Hifz program for students pursuing memorisation of the Quran.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 67.0; the result is a B- overall.
Ilim College is an independent coeducational school centred on Islamic education and Quranic studies, with a Hifz program for students pursuing memorisation of the Quran. The school is defined by its strongly pastoral approach and tightly knit community, operating within a traditional and structured framework. It suits families seeking a faith-centred education grounded in Islamic values and practice.
Median ATAR 67.0 ranks #211 of 529 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #97 of 140.
Ilim College has an overall SchoolRank score of 57.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 52/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1024, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Ilim College, Year 3 students averaged 408 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 477, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 541, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 565, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Ilim College is a large independent combined school with approximately 2,868 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Ilim College has approximate annual tuition fees of $3,544. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 48/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Ilim College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Ilim College has a median ATAR of 67.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 150%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Ilim College is located in Dallas, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1024 (57th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.