Broadford Secondary College vs Peter Lalor Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadford Secondary College
Broadford · Government high school · 7-12
814 students · ICSEA 969
Peter Lalor Secondary College
Lalor · Government high school · 10-12
101 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Broadford Secondary College Broadford VIC | Peter Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 348 | #279 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1011 of 1,472 | #958 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 814 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 414 / 400 | 38 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Broadford 3658 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.broadfordsc.vic.edu.au | www.peterlalor.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 37.3).
- •Broadford Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 12.3).
- •Broadford Secondary College is the larger school with 814 students compared with 101.
- •Broadford Secondary College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -44%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Broadford Secondary College better than Peter Lalor Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Peter Lalor Secondary College ranks higher (39.8 vs 37.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Broadford Secondary College and Peter Lalor Secondary College?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Broadford and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadford Secondary College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peter Lalor Secondary College has 4.3.
How do Broadford Secondary College and Peter Lalor Secondary College rank in VIC?
Broadford Secondary College is 294th of 348 and Peter Lalor Secondary College is 279th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.