Lilydale High School

What Lilydale High School does

Lilydale High School is a Victorian government secondary school established in 1919, located on Melba Avenue in Lilydale in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs within the Yarra Valley. It operates as a state-funded Years 7-12 institution serving 1,450+ students with 150+ teaching and non-teaching staff, governed by a School Council and led by Principal Wendy Powson alongside four Assistant Principals. The school's delivery model spans core VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education), the applied VCE Vocational Major pathway, and a broad VET catalogue coordinated through the nine-school Yarra Valley VET Cluster in which Lilydale hosts the cluster's exclusive Acting and Animal Studies courses.

Its core academic and specialist programs include the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEALP) — operating since 1994 as one of the first two such programs in Victoria and a foundation member of the Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools — Excellence in Sport Programs in Basketball, Netball, and Australian Rules Football, the Athlete Development Program, Instrumental Music, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school also runs the Zoology Centre, which holds the largest animal collection of any school in Australia and supports a tiered Zookeeper student leadership program with documented career pathways into the zoo and wildlife sector.

Technology and infrastructure underpin the offering: G-Suite for Education and a two-phase Chromebook Program (Years 7-9 and Years 10-12) standardise digital learning; Maths Pathway, Khan Academy, Edrolo, StudyON, and Morrisby Assessment support personalised maths, VCE preparation, and careers guidance. Facilities include a 4-court Basketball Stadium, Performing Arts Theatre, Science and Technology Centre, VCE Study Centre, STEAM Rooms, and purpose-built animal enclosures. Revenue is structurally dominated by DET recurrent grants — tuition is free — with ancillary income from device sales, Chrome Management licences, EIS participation fees, calculator sales, and VET materials. The school operates within the Lilydale District and Yarra Valley Education Plan (LDYVEP), a six-school coalition with shared infrastructure development through the Victorian School Building Authority and a Collaborative Indigenous Strategy, and maintains a sister-school arrangement with Lycée Darchicourt in northern France.

Name

Lilydale High School

Legal name

Lilydale High School

Website

https://lilydalehs.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Victorian government secondary school (Years 7-12) in Lilydale, outer eastern Melbourne, educating 1,450+ students with 150+ staff through VCE, VET, SEALP, Excellence in Sport, and the largest Zoology Centre of any Australian school.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• VCE senior secondary
• Vocational education training
• Accelerated learning programs
• School education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lilydale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a Victorian Government secondary school, primary funding comes from Department of Education. Students pay minimal fees for curriculum materials.
2. Chromebook Sales: School organizes purchase of Chromebooks through approved portal with lay-by deposit option. Chrome Management license ($65) required for network connection.
3. Excellence in Sport Program Fees: Approximately $150 per student per EIS program plus $100 uniform fee for first year. Covers Basketball, Netball, and Australian Rules Football programs.
4. VET Course Fees: Vocational Education and Training courses offered through Yarra Valley VET Cluster. Transportation, excursions, uniform, and personal protective clothing costs are responsibility of students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lilydale High School is a Victorian government secondary school delivering comprehensive Years 7 to 12 education to over 1,450 students, with the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) as the primary senior secondary qualification. It supplements academic study with VCE Vocational Major, Vocational Education and Training certificates through the Yarra Valley VET Cluster, the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEALP) for gifted students, Excellence in Sport programs in AFL, Basketball, and Netball, the Athlete Development Program, Instrumental Music, Duke of Edinburgh Award, a unique Zoology Centre, and a comprehensive careers and wellbeing program.

Product overview

Lilydale High School is a Victorian government secondary school (Years 7-12) offering a comprehensive educational program through multiple delivery modes. The core academic offerings include VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) with study scores and ATAR preparation, supplemented by VCE Vocational Major (VM) for applied learners, and VET (Vocational Education and Training) certificates. Specialist accelerated learning is available through SEALP (Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program) for academically gifted students. Technology integration is facilitated through a school-wide Chromebook Program using G-Suite For Education. The school also offers specialist programs including Excellence In Sport (EIS) in Australian Rules Football, Basketball, and Netball; Athlete Development Program; Instrumental Music; Duke of Edinburgh Award; and a unique Zoology Centre with the largest collection of animals in an Australian school. Additional support services include Careers Program, After-School Study Hub, and Yarra Ranges Tech School partnerships.

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Products and services

• VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) Primary senior secondary certification program for Year 11-12 students operating under Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority requirements. Students complete Units 1-4 across chosen subjects and receive an ATAR for university entrance.
• VCE Vocational Major (VM) Vocational and applied learning pathway within VCE replacing VCAL, preparing students for apprenticeships, traineeships, further education, or workforce entry without external examinations or ATAR eligibility.
• VET (Vocational Education and Training) Nationally recognized vocational certificates offered through Yarra Valley VET Cluster providing practical skills and industry qualifications alongside VCE studies, including courses in Acting, Animal Care, Automotive, Beauty, Early Childhood, and more.
• SEALP (Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program) Foundation member accelerated program for gifted and talented students in Years 7-10 offering abstract, complex curriculum content at an appropriate pace, operating since 1994 as part of the Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools.
• Excellence in Sport Program (EIS) Select-entry intensive training program combining studies with sport-specific coaching in Australian Rules Football, Basketball, and Netball, designed for students aspiring to elite-level performance. Approximately $150 per sport program with Level 2 accredited coaches.
• Athlete Development Program (ADP) Two-year program for Years 9-10 aspiring athletes combining sporting focus with tailored academic curriculum using sport as context for engagement, featuring strength and conditioning, nutrition, and sports psychology sessions.
• Instrumental Music Program Qualified teachers provide instruction in Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Guitar, Piano, and Voice with weekly rotating lessons and mandatory participation in bands and ensembles including LHS Band, Funk/Jazz Band, and Rock Bands.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award International award scheme encouraging student challenge through Skill, Volunteering, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey sections at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, with expeditions organized during term time.
• Zoology Centre Largest animal collection in an Australian school featuring reptiles, amphibians, and wildlife with purpose-built enclosures. Operates a Zookeeper program teaching animal husbandry techniques with tiered progression from Trainee to Head Keeper, with graduates gaining employment in related fields.
• Careers Program Comprehensive career guidance from Years 7-12 including Career Action Plans, Morrisby Assessment, work experience, course counselling, and individual career practitioner sessions for pathway planning.
• After-School Study Hub Weekly Thursday sessions (3:00-4:00pm) in the Library providing academic support where students complete schoolwork with teacher assistance to strengthen understanding and build confidence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dedicated Principal and Transition Team run school tours for prospective families
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Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lilydale Heights College, Upper Yarra Secondary College, Healesville High School, Mooroolbark College, Yarra Hills Secondary CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Lilydale District and Yarra Valley Education Plan (LDYVEP) brings together six local secondary schools to deliver shared vision for greater educational outcomes. Collaboration includes Collaborative Indigenous Strategy, shared infrastructure development through VSBA, and collective professional learning for staff and student leaders.
• Box Hill Institute (Yarra Ranges Tech School)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Yarra Ranges Tech School is a shared learning hub hosted by Box Hill Institute delivering leading-education programs using latest technology in real-world context. Lilydale High School is one of 20 partner schools. Programs include Smart Farming, Detecting Parabens, Exploring Inheritance, and other STEM workshops at Box Hill Institute Lilydale Lakeside Campus.
• Yarra Valley VET Cluster SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVET courses offered through Yarra Valley VET Cluster including Mt Lilydale Mercy College, Lilydale Heights College, Billanook College, Mooroolbark Heights College, Yarra Hills Senior Secondary College, Mt Evelyn Christian School, Upper Yarra Secondary College, Healesville High School, and CIRE. Students can attend any cluster school for VET courses except Acting and Animal Studies which are at Lilydale High School.
• Lycée DarchicourtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school located in northern France. Reciprocal student visits may take place in alternate years for language students in Years 9-12 studying French.
• Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA)coreOthersVSBA is funding and managing infrastructure projects at Lilydale High School as part of the LDYVEP plan. Updates available at schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au and VSBA Facebook page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Box Hill High School: Government secondary school in the Box Hill area of eastern Melbourne with strong academic and specialist programs. Comparable VCE, SEALP-style pathways, and elite sport offerings, competing for out-of-zone enrolments in Melbourne's east.
• Mount Lilydale Mercy College: Catholic secondary school located in Lilydale serving the same outer eastern Melbourne catchment. Offers VCE, VCAL/VCE VM, and VET pathways and participates in the same Yarra Valley VET Cluster, directly competing for in-zone and out-of-zone enrolments.
• Healesville High School: Government secondary school in Healesville, joined the LDYVEP collaboration in 2020. Delivers VCE and VET programs in the same Yarra Valley region, competing for students in eastern Melbourne and the Yarra Valley corridor.
• Lilydale Heights College: Government secondary school located in the same Lilydale catchment, co-founding partner in the Lilydale District and Yarra Valley Education Plan (LDYVEP). Competes for in-zone enrolments and shares VET cluster pathways with Lilydale High School.
• Upper Yarra Secondary College: Government secondary school in the Yarra Ranges region, also a founding LDYVEP member. Comparable Years 7-12 curriculum with VCE and VET delivery, competing for students from the broader Yarra Valley catchment.
• Yarra Hills Secondary College: Government secondary school serving the Yarra Ranges, joined LDYVEP in 2020. Competes for Years 7-12 enrolments in the Yarra Valley region with similar VCE, VCE VM, and VET pathways.
• Billanook College: Independent K-12 school in Mount Evelyn, member of the Yarra Valley VET Cluster alongside Lilydale High School. Competes for fee-paying families seeking accelerated programs and elite sport pathways in the same outer eastern Melbourne catchment.
• Mooroolbark College: Government secondary school in Mooroolbark, east of Lilydale, and member of the LDYVEP partnership since 2020. Comparable comprehensive secondary offerings and competes for out-of-zone enrolments from the same growth corridor.

Others

• Edrolo: VCE online study platform used by Lilydale High School for senior student exam preparation. Functions as a curriculum and learning resource partner rather than a competing school, but indicative of the broader ecosystem of VCE-supporting edtech providers.

Broad incumbents

• Melbourne High School: Selective-entry Victorian government secondary school with a long-established SEAL-style accelerated program. Comparable academically selective positioning but draws students from across metropolitan Melbourne rather than a single catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lilydalehs
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