Lalor Primary School vs Lalor Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 433 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lalor Primary School
Lalor · Government primary · Prep-6
228 students · ICSEA 984
Lalor Secondary College
Lalor · Government high school · 7-12
1,110 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Lalor Primary School Lalor VIC | Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #924 of 1,290 | #256 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2854 of 4,908 | #895 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 228 | 1,110 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 121 | 541 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| 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 | -7% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 100.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lalorps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lalorsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lalor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.8 vs 42.5).
- •Lalor Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lalor Secondary College is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 228.
- •Lalor Secondary College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -7%).
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 Primary School better than Lalor Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Lalor Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 42.5 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 Lalor Primary School and Lalor Secondary College?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Lalor and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lalor Secondary College has 11.0.
How do Lalor Primary School and Lalor Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lalor Primary School is 924th of 1,290 and Lalor Secondary College is 256th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.