Morang South Primary School vs The Lakes South Morang College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Morang South Primary School
South Morang · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1027
The Lakes South Morang College
South Morang · Government combined · Prep-12
688 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Morang South Primary School South Morang VIC | The Lakes South Morang College South Morang VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #772 of 1,290 | #199 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2307 of 4,908 | #911 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 375 | 688 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 203 | 312 / 376 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 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 | -14% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 53.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | South Morang 3752 | South Morang 3752 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | morangsouthps.vic.edu.au/ | www.thelakes.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Morang South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 37.3).
- •Morang South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Lakes South Morang College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •The Lakes South Morang College is the larger school with 688 students compared with 375.
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 Morang South Primary School better than The Lakes South Morang College?
On the Success Index, Morang South Primary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 37.3 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 Morang South Primary School and The Lakes South Morang College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between South Morang and South Morang in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Morang South Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Lakes South Morang College has 12.8.
How do Morang South Primary School and The Lakes South Morang College rank in VIC?
Morang South Primary School is 772nd of 1,290 and The Lakes South Morang College is 199th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.