Lake Bolac College vs Lavers Hill K-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 117 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Bolac College
Lake Bolac · Government combined · Prep-12
92 students · ICSEA 936
Lavers Hill K-12 College
Lavers Hill · Government combined · Prep-12
57 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Lake Bolac College Lake Bolac VIC | Lavers Hill K-12 College Lavers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1029 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 92 | 57 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 45 | 32 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 11% |
| Suburb | Lake Bolac 3351 | Lavers Hill 3238 |
| Council area | Ararat | Colac Otway |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lakebolacc.vic.edu.au | www.lavershillp12c.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lavers Hill K-12 College scores higher on the Success Index (34.0 vs 31.9).
- •Lake Bolac College has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lavers Hill K-12 College has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 6.5).
- •Lake Bolac College is the larger school with 92 students compared with 57.
- •Lake Bolac College has grown faster over five years (-19% 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 Lake Bolac College better than Lavers Hill K-12 College?
On the Success Index, Lavers Hill K-12 College ranks higher (34.0 vs 31.9 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 Lake Bolac College and Lavers Hill K-12 College?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Lake Bolac and Lavers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Bolac College has 6.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lavers Hill K-12 College has 4.1.
How do Lake Bolac College and Lavers Hill K-12 College rank in VIC?
Lake Bolac College is 219th of 239 and Lavers Hill K-12 College is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.