Lara Primary School vs Lara Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 322 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lara Primary School
Lara · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 993
Lara Secondary College
Lara · Government high school · 7-12
658 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Lara Primary School Lara VIC | Lara Secondary College Lara VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #961 of 1,290 | #268 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2995 of 4,908 | #930 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 439 | 658 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 236 | 294 / 364 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 55.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lara 3212 | Lara 3212 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laraps.vic.edu.au | www.larasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 41.0).
- •Lara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lara Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Lara Secondary College is the larger school with 658 students compared with 439.
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 Primary School better than Lara Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Lara Primary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 41.0 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 Lara Primary School and Lara Secondary College?
About 322 m in a straight line, between Lara and Lara in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lara Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lara Secondary College has 11.9.
How do Lara Primary School and Lara Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lara Primary School is 961st of 1,290 and Lara Secondary College is 268th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.