Lalor East Primary School vs Lalor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lalor East Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
213 students · ICSEA 966
Lalor Primary School
Lalor · Government primary · Prep-6
228 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Lalor East Primary School Thomastown VIC | Lalor Primary School Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1147 of 1,290 | #924 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3690 of 4,908 | #2854 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 213 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 113 | 107 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Thomastown 3074 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laloreastps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lalorps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lalor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.8 vs 36.2).
- •Lalor Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 213.
- •Lalor Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -26%).
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 Lalor East Primary School better than Lalor Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lalor Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 36.2 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 Lalor East Primary School and Lalor Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Thomastown and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor East Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lalor Primary School has 11.5.
How do Lalor East Primary School and Lalor Primary School rank in VIC?
Lalor East Primary School is 1147th of 1,290 and Lalor Primary School is 924th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.