Lara Secondary College vs Northern Bay P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lara Secondary College
Lara · Government high school · 7-12
658 students · ICSEA 975
Northern Bay P-12 College
Corio · Government combined · Prep-12
1,726 students · ICSEA 877
| Measure | Lara Secondary College Lara VIC | Northern Bay P-12 College Corio VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #268 of 348 | #231 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #930 of 1,472 | #1152 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 658 | 1,726 |
| Girls / boys | 294 / 364 | 832 / 894 |
| Foundation intake | – | 130 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 877 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.4 | 199.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.3 | 160.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 11% |
| Suburb | Lara 3212 | Corio 3214 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.larasc.vic.edu.au | www.nbc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lara Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 26.5).
- •Lara Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 877), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Bay P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.9).
- •Northern Bay P-12 College is the larger school with 1,726 students compared with 658.
- •Lara Secondary College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
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 Secondary College better than Northern Bay P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Lara Secondary College ranks higher (41.0 vs 26.5 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 Lara Secondary College and Northern Bay P-12 College?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Lara and Corio in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lara Secondary College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Bay P-12 College has 8.6.
How do Lara Secondary College and Northern Bay P-12 College rank in VIC?
Lara Secondary College is 268th of 348 and Northern Bay P-12 College is 231st of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.