Lara Secondary College vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
St Anthony's School
Lara · Catholic primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Lara Secondary College Lara VIC | St Anthony's School Lara VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #268 of 348 | #755 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #930 of 1,472 | #2255 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 658 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 294 / 364 | 250 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | – | 82 |
| 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 | +4% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.4 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.3 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lara 3212 | Lara 3212 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.larasc.vic.edu.au | www.salara.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 41.0).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lara Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.2).
- •Lara Secondary College is the larger school with 658 students compared with 477.
- •St Anthony's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 4%).
- •Lara Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (56.0 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 Secondary College and St Anthony's School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lara and Lara in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lara Secondary College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 14.2.
How do Lara Secondary College and St Anthony's School rank in VIC?
Lara Secondary College is 268th of 348 and St Anthony's School is 755th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.