Edgars Creek Primary School vs Lara Lake Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 71 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edgars Creek Primary School
Wollert · Government primary · Prep-6
812 students · ICSEA 1025
Lara Lake Primary School
Lara Lake · Government primary · Prep-6
888 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Edgars Creek Primary School Wollert VIC | Lara Lake Primary School Lara Lake VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #708 of 1,290 | #766 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2108 of 4,908 | #2291 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 812 | 888 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 412 | 432 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | 113 | 133 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Lara Lake 3212 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edgarscreekps.vic.edu.au | www.laralake.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edgars Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 55.5).
- •Edgars Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •Lara Lake Primary School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 812.
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 Edgars Creek Primary School better than Lara Lake Primary School?
On the Success Index, Edgars Creek Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 55.5 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 Edgars Creek Primary School and Lara Lake Primary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Wollert and Lara Lake in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edgars Creek Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lara Lake Primary School has 15.9.
How do Edgars Creek Primary School and Lara Lake Primary School rank in VIC?
Edgars Creek Primary School is 708th of 1,290 and Lara Lake Primary School is 766th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.