De La Salle College vs Lauriston Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 862 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
De La Salle College
Malvern · Catholic combined · 6-12
890 students · ICSEA 1131
Lauriston Girls' School
Armadale · Independent combined · Prep-12
935 students · ICSEA 1199
| Measure | De La Salle College Malvern VIC | Lauriston Girls' School Armadale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 239 | #1 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #196 of 1,259 | #3 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 6-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 890 | 935 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 890 | 935 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.6% | 22.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1199 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 126.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.8 | 69.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malvern 3144 | Armadale 3143 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.delasalle.vic.edu.au | www.lauriston.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lauriston Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (90.2 vs 73.9).
- •Lauriston Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1199 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lauriston Girls' School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 10.4).
- •Lauriston Girls' School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 890.
- •Lauriston Girls' School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -15%).
- •De La Salle College is a catholic school while Lauriston Girls' School 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 De La Salle College better than Lauriston Girls' School?
On the Success Index, Lauriston Girls' School ranks higher (90.2 vs 73.9 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 De La Salle College and Lauriston Girls' School?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Malvern and Armadale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
De La Salle College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lauriston Girls' School has 7.4.
How do De La Salle College and Lauriston Girls' School rank in VIC?
De La Salle College is 69th of 239 and Lauriston Girls' School is 1st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.