Lalor East Primary School vs Lalor Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 658 m 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 Secondary College
Lalor · Government high school · 7-12
1,110 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Lalor East Primary School Thomastown VIC | Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1147 of 1,290 | #256 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3690 of 4,908 | #895 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 213 | 1,110 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 113 | 541 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 100.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Thomastown 3074 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laloreastps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lalorsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lalor Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (42.5 vs 36.2).
- •Lalor East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor Secondary College is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 213.
- •Lalor Secondary College has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Lalor Secondary College ranks higher (42.5 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 Secondary College?
About 658 m 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 Secondary College has 11.0.
How do Lalor East Primary School and Lalor Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lalor East Primary School is 1147th of 1,290 and Lalor Secondary College is 256th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.