Lara Lake Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lara Lake Primary School
Lara Lake · Government primary · Prep-6
888 students · ICSEA 1025
St Anthony's School
Lara · Catholic primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Lara Lake Primary School Lara Lake VIC | St Anthony's School Lara VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #766 of 1,290 | #755 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2291 of 4,908 | #2255 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 888 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 432 / 456 | 250 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 133 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lara Lake 3212 | Lara 3212 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laralake.vic.edu.au | www.salara.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.5 vs 56.0).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.9).
- •Lara Lake Primary School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 477.
- •Lara Lake Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 9%).
- •Lara Lake Primary School is a government school while St Anthony'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 Lara Lake Primary School better than St Anthony's School?
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 Lara Lake Primary School and St Anthony's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lara Lake and Lara in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lara Lake Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 14.2.
How do Lara Lake Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in VIC?
Lara Lake Primary School is 766th of 1,290 and St Anthony's School is 755th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.