Casterton Secondary College vs Lalor North Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 321 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casterton Secondary College
Casterton · Government high school · 7-12
106 students · ICSEA 960
Lalor North Secondary College
Epping · Government high school · 7-12
355 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Casterton Secondary College Casterton VIC | Lalor North Secondary College Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 348 | #259 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #993 of 1,472 | #903 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 106 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 44 | 181 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 21 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Casterton 3311 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.castertonsc.vic.edu.au | www.lalornthsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lalor North Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 38.2).
- •Casterton Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 10.7).
- •Lalor North Secondary College is the larger school with 355 students compared with 106.
- •Lalor North Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
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 Casterton Secondary College better than Lalor North Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Lalor North Secondary College ranks higher (42.0 vs 38.2 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 Casterton Secondary College and Lalor North Secondary College?
About 321 km in a straight line, between Casterton and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casterton Secondary College has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lalor North Secondary College has 10.7.
How do Casterton Secondary College and Lalor North Secondary College rank in VIC?
Casterton Secondary College is 288th of 348 and Lalor North Secondary College is 259th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.