Lara Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
St Anthony's School
Lara · Catholic primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Lara Primary School Lara VIC | St Anthony's School Lara VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #961 of 1,290 | #755 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2995 of 4,908 | #2255 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 439 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 236 | 250 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lara 3212 | Lara 3212 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.laraps.vic.edu.au | www.salara.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 46.1).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lara Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •St Anthony's School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 439.
- •St Anthony's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
- •Lara 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 Primary School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (56.0 vs 46.1 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 St Anthony's School?
About 1.8 km 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 St Anthony's School has 14.2.
How do Lara Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in VIC?
Lara Primary School is 961st of 1,290 and St Anthony's School is 755th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.