Lalor North Secondary College vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St Peter's School
Epping · Catholic primary · Prep-6
348 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Lalor North Secondary College Epping VIC | St Peter's School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 348 | #416 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #903 of 1,472 | #1042 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 355 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 174 | 177 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 80 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 21 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lalornthsc.vic.edu.au | www.stprepp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 42.0).
- •St Peter's School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor North Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.7).
- •Lalor North Secondary College is the larger school with 355 students compared with 348.
- •St Peter's School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -1%).
- •Lalor North Secondary College is a government school while St Peter'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 Lalor North Secondary College better than St Peter's School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's School ranks higher (69.7 vs 42.0 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 North Secondary College and St Peter's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor North Secondary College has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's School has 14.7.
How do Lalor North Secondary College and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
Lalor North Secondary College is 259th of 348 and St Peter's School is 416th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.