Lakes Entrance Primary School vs Lakes Entrance Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 632 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes Entrance Primary School
Lakes Entrance · Government primary · Prep-6
190 students · ICSEA 917
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
Lakes Entrance · Government high school · 7-12
167 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Lakes Entrance Primary School Lakes Entrance VIC | Lakes Entrance Secondary College Lakes Entrance VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1258 of 1,290 | #345 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4364 of 4,908 | #1414 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 190 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 110 | 83 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 15% |
| Suburb | Lakes Entrance 3909 | Lakes Entrance 3909 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lakesps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lakessc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lakes Entrance Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 19.5).
- •Lakes Entrance Primary School has the higher ICSEA (917 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakes Entrance Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 13.7).
- •Lakes Entrance Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 167.
- •Lakes Entrance Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -40%).
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 Lakes Entrance Primary School better than Lakes Entrance Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Lakes Entrance Primary School ranks higher (26.9 vs 19.5 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 Lakes Entrance Primary School and Lakes Entrance Secondary College?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Lakes Entrance and Lakes Entrance in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakes Entrance Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakes Entrance Secondary College has 8.2.
How do Lakes Entrance Primary School and Lakes Entrance Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lakes Entrance Primary School is 1258th of 1,290 and Lakes Entrance Secondary College is 345th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.