Peter Lalor Secondary College vs St Luke's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 616 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peter Lalor Secondary College
Lalor · Government high school · 10-12
101 students · ICSEA 968
St Luke's School
Lalor · Catholic primary · Prep-6
313 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Peter Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC | St Luke's School Lalor VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 348 | #581 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #958 of 1,472 | #1637 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 63 | 170 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Lalor 3075 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.peterlalor.vic.edu.au/ | www.stlukelr.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 39.8).
- •St Luke's School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 13.3).
- •St Luke's School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 101.
- •St Luke's School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -44%).
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College is a government school while St Luke'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 Peter Lalor Secondary College better than St Luke's School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's School ranks higher (63.1 vs 39.8 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 Peter Lalor Secondary College and St Luke's School?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Lalor and Lalor in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peter Lalor Secondary College has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's School has 13.3.
How do Peter Lalor Secondary College and St Luke's School rank in VIC?
Peter Lalor Secondary College is 279th of 348 and St Luke's School is 581st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.