Lalor North Secondary College vs Lalor Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lalor North Secondary College
Epping · Government high school · 7-12
355 students · ICSEA 960
Lalor Secondary College
Lalor · Government high school · 7-12
1,110 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Lalor North Secondary College Epping VIC | Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 348 | #256 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #903 of 1,472 | #895 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,110 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 174 | 541 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 80 | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 165 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 21 | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 100.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lalornthsc.vic.edu.au | www.lalorsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (42.0 vs 42.5).
- •Lalor Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor Secondary College is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 355.
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 North Secondary College better than Lalor Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lalor North Secondary College and Lalor Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Epping and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor North Secondary College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lalor Secondary College has 11.0.
How do Lalor North Secondary College and Lalor Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lalor North Secondary College is 259th of 348 and Lalor Secondary College is 256th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.