Lyndale Secondary College

Primary feeders

• Lyndale Greens Primary School — Dandenong North
• Wooranna Park Primary School — Dandenong
• Silverton Primary School — Noble Park North
• Rosewood Downs Primary School — Dandenong North
• Yarraman Oaks Primary School — Noble Park
• Harrisfield Primary School — Noble Park
• Chalcot Lodge Primary School — Endeavour Hills
• Heany Park Primary School — Rowville
• Dandenong South Primary School — Dandenong

Junior secondary

• Lyndale Secondary College — Dandenong North

Senior secondary

• Lyndale Secondary College — Dandenong North

Is Lyndale Secondary College a good school?

Lyndale Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 48/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 935, below the national average of 1,000.

What are the NAPLAN results for Lyndale Secondary College?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Lyndale Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 526 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 555, below the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.

How do I enrol my child at Lyndale Secondary College?

Lyndale Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 850 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.

Is Lyndale Secondary College a selective school?

Lyndale Secondary College is not a selective school as a whole, but it runs a test-entry SEAL program alongside its regular intake. Entry is through the SEAL entrance exam (Edutest or ACER HAST, administered per school). The main entry point is Year 7. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.

What are the fees for Lyndale Secondary College?

Lyndale Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 51/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.

What are class sizes like at Lyndale Secondary College?

Lyndale Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. This is 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 87%, which is moderate.

What are the Year 12 and ATAR results for Lyndale Secondary College?

Lyndale Secondary College has a median ATAR of 60.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 90%.

What is the community like at Lyndale Secondary College?

Lyndale Secondary College is located in Dandenong North, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 935 (19th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.