Lakes Entrance Secondary College vs St Brendan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
Lakes Entrance · Government high school · 7-12
167 students · ICSEA 889
St Brendan's School
Lakes Entrance · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Lakes Entrance Secondary College Lakes Entrance VIC | St Brendan's School Lakes Entrance VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #345 of 348 | #716 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1414 of 1,472 | #2128 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 167 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 84 | 129 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| 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 | -40% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lakes Entrance 3909 | Lakes Entrance 3909 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lakessc.vic.edu.au | www.lakesent.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 19.5).
- •St Brendan's School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakes Entrance Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 13.7).
- •St Brendan's School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 167.
- •St Brendan's School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -40%).
- •Lakes Entrance Secondary College is a government school while St Brendan's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Secondary College better than St Brendan's School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's School ranks higher (57.4 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 Secondary College and St Brendan's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lakes Entrance and Lakes Entrance in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakes Entrance Secondary College has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's School has 13.7.
How do Lakes Entrance Secondary College and St Brendan's School rank in VIC?
Lakes Entrance Secondary College is 345th of 348 and St Brendan's School is 716th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.