Drouin Secondary College vs Lara Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 127 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drouin Secondary College
Drouin · Government high school · 7-12
1,113 students · ICSEA 975
Lara Secondary College
Lara · Government high school · 7-12
658 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Drouin Secondary College Drouin VIC | Lara Secondary College Lara VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 348 | #268 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1042 of 1,472 | #930 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,113 | 658 |
| Girls / boys | 538 / 575 | 294 / 364 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.3 | 55.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Drouin 3818 | Lara 3212 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.drouinsc.vic.edu.au | www.larasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lara Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 36.1).
- •Lara Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Drouin Secondary College is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 658.
- •Lara Secondary College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -4%).
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 Drouin Secondary College better than Lara Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Lara Secondary College ranks higher (41.0 vs 36.1 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 Drouin Secondary College and Lara Secondary College?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Drouin and Lara in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drouin Secondary College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lara Secondary College has 11.9.
How do Drouin Secondary College and Lara Secondary College rank in VIC?
Drouin Secondary College is 304th of 348 and Lara Secondary College is 268th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.