Meadowglen Primary School vs The Lakes South Morang College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowglen Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 966
The Lakes South Morang College
South Morang · Government combined · Prep-12
688 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Meadowglen Primary School Epping VIC | The Lakes South Morang College South Morang VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1110 of 1,290 | #199 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3564 of 4,908 | #911 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 384 | 688 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 198 | 312 / 376 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 64 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 53.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | South Morang 3752 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meadowglenps.vic.edu.au | www.thelakes.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.1 vs 37.3).
- •The Lakes South Morang College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meadowglen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •The Lakes South Morang College is the larger school with 688 students compared with 384.
- •The Lakes South Morang College has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -29%).
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 Meadowglen Primary School better than The Lakes South Morang College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meadowglen Primary School and The Lakes South Morang College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Epping and South Morang in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Meadowglen Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Lakes South Morang College has 12.8.
How do Meadowglen Primary School and The Lakes South Morang College rank in VIC?
Meadowglen Primary School is 1110th of 1,290 and The Lakes South Morang College is 199th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.