Kinglake West Primary School vs Lara Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 95 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kinglake West Primary School
Kinglake West · Government primary · Prep-6
130 students · ICSEA 993
Lara Primary School
Lara · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Kinglake West Primary School Kinglake West VIC | Lara Primary School Lara VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1004 of 1,290 | #961 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3155 of 4,908 | #2995 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 130 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 75 | 203 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 33.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kinglake West 3757 | Lara 3212 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kinglakewestps.vic.edu.au | www.laraps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 43.9).
- •Kinglake West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Lara Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 130.
- •Lara Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -28%).
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 Kinglake West Primary School better than Lara Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lara Primary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 43.9 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 Kinglake West Primary School and Lara Primary School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Kinglake West and Lara in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinglake West Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lara Primary School has 13.2.
How do Kinglake West Primary School and Lara Primary School rank in VIC?
Kinglake West Primary School is 1004th of 1,290 and Lara Primary School is 961st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.