Lara Primary School vs Little River Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.7 km 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
Little River Primary School
Little River · Government primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Lara Primary School Lara VIC | Little River Primary School Little River VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #961 of 1,290 | #1109 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2995 of 4,908 | #3561 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 439 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 236 | 52 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Lara 3212 | Little River 3211 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.laraps.vic.edu.au | www.lrps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 38.2).
- •Lara Primary School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lara Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Lara Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 102.
- •Lara Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -32%).
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 Little River Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lara Primary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 38.2 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 Little River Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Lara and Little River in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lara Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Little River Primary School has 13.8.
How do Lara Primary School and Little River Primary School rank in VIC?
Lara Primary School is 961st of 1,290 and Little River Primary School is 1109th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.