Dartmoor Primary School vs Lara Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 275 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dartmoor Primary School
Dartmoor · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 993
Lara Primary School
Lara · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Dartmoor Primary School Dartmoor VIC | Lara Primary School Lara VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #961 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2995 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 17 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 10 | 203 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 33.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.8 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Dartmoor 3304 | Lara 3212 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dartmoorps.vic.edu.au/ | www.laraps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 38.1).
- •Lara Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 17.
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 Dartmoor Primary School better than Lara Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lara Primary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 38.1 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 Dartmoor Primary School and Lara Primary School?
About 275 km in a straight line, between Dartmoor and Lara in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dartmoor Primary School and Lara Primary School rank in VIC?
Dartmoor Primary School is unranked and Lara Primary School is 961st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.