Lilydale High School

Lilydale High School is a co-educational public school located in Lilydale on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,400 students. As a public school, it operates under a school zone system, with specific zone boundaries available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 26, with 0.90% of students achieving scores above 40.

The school is situated in the Lilydale area, which has a total population of 17,348 people, including 238 Chinese residents representing 1.40% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups include British (43.39%), Australian (38.98%), Scottish (10.54%), Irish (10.20%), and Italian (7.22%). From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area has a crime rate of 6,681 per 100,000 people, which is 0.98 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating it is below the state average and considered a safe area.

Regarding property prices, the area has a median house price of approximately $900,000 and a median apartment price of around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $450 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for about $600 and $500 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 30.00 points.