Lavalla Catholic College vs St Gabriel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lavalla Catholic College
Traralgon · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,358 students · ICSEA 1028
St Gabriel's School
Traralgon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Lavalla Catholic College Traralgon VIC | St Gabriel's School Traralgon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #195 of 348 | #785 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #665 of 1,472 | #2353 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,358 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 712 / 646 | 249 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 257 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 166 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.6 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.1 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Traralgon 3844 | Traralgon 3844 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lavalla.vic.edu.au | www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 53.6).
- •St Gabriel's School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lavalla Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.7).
- •Lavalla Catholic College is the larger school with 1,358 students compared with 499.
- •Lavalla Catholic College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -2%).
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 Lavalla Catholic College better than St Gabriel's School?
On the Success Index, St Gabriel's School ranks higher (54.7 vs 53.6 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 Lavalla Catholic College and St Gabriel's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Traralgon and Traralgon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lavalla Catholic College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gabriel's School has 17.7.
How do Lavalla Catholic College and St Gabriel's School rank in VIC?
Lavalla Catholic College is 195th of 348 and St Gabriel's School is 785th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.