Donald High School vs Peter Lalor Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 231 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Donald High School
Donald · Government high school · 7-12
93 students · ICSEA 968
Peter Lalor Secondary College
Lalor · Government high school · 10-12
101 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Donald High School Donald VIC | Peter Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #290 of 348 | #279 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1002 of 1,472 | #958 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 93 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 56 | 38 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Donald 3480 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Buloke | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.donaldhs.vic.edu.au | www.peterlalor.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 37.7).
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 6.4).
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College is the larger school with 101 students compared with 93.
- •Donald High School has grown faster over five years (-32% 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 Donald High School better than Peter Lalor Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Peter Lalor Secondary College ranks higher (39.8 vs 37.7 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 Donald High School and Peter Lalor Secondary College?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Donald and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Donald High School has 6.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peter Lalor Secondary College has 4.3.
How do Donald High School and Peter Lalor Secondary College rank in VIC?
Donald High School is 290th of 348 and Peter Lalor Secondary College is 279th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.