Merriang School vs Peter Lalor Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 166 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merriang School
Lalor · Government special · U
129 students · ICSEA 1006
Peter Lalor Secondary College
Lalor · Government high school · 10-12
101 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Merriang School Lalor VIC | Peter Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #279 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #958 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 10-12 |
| Students | 129 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 93 | 38 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.merriangsds.vic.edu.au/ | www.peterlalor.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Merriang School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merriang School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 101.
- •Merriang School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -44%).
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 Merriang School better than Peter Lalor Secondary 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 Merriang School and Peter Lalor Secondary College?
About 166 m in a straight line, between Lalor and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merriang School has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peter Lalor Secondary College has 4.3.
How do Merriang School and Peter Lalor Secondary College rank in VIC?
Merriang School is unranked and Peter Lalor Secondary College is 279th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.