Charles La Trobe P-12 College vs East Preston Islamic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College
Macleod West · Government combined · Prep-12
741 students · ICSEA 930
East Preston Islamic College
Preston · Independent combined · Prep-12
733 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Charles La Trobe P-12 College Macleod West VIC | East Preston Islamic College Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 239 | #221 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1124 of 1,259 | #1037 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 741 | 733 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 385 | 373 / 360 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 60 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.0 | 62.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.3 | 57.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 0% |
| Suburb | Macleod West 3085 | Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.charleslatrobecollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.epic.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Preston Islamic College scores higher on the Success Index (31.5 vs 27.7).
- •East Preston Islamic College has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.7).
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College is the larger school with 741 students compared with 733.
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College is a government school while East Preston Islamic College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Charles La Trobe P-12 College better than East Preston Islamic College?
On the Success Index, East Preston Islamic College ranks higher (31.5 vs 27.7 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 Charles La Trobe P-12 College and East Preston Islamic College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Macleod West and Preston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles La Trobe P-12 College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Preston Islamic College has 11.7.
How do Charles La Trobe P-12 College and East Preston Islamic College rank in VIC?
Charles La Trobe P-12 College is 227th of 239 and East Preston Islamic College is 221st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.