Peter Lalor Secondary College vs Thomastown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km 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
Thomastown Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Peter Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC | Thomastown Primary School Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 348 | #1076 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #958 of 1,472 | #3415 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 63 | 90 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.peterlalor.vic.edu.au/ | www.thomastownps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.8 vs 40.2).
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 11.6).
- •Thomastown Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 101.
- •Thomastown Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Peter Lalor Secondary College better than Thomastown Primary School?
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 Peter Lalor Secondary College and Thomastown Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lalor and Thomastown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peter Lalor Secondary College has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomastown Primary School has 11.6.
How do Peter Lalor Secondary College and Thomastown Primary School rank in VIC?
Peter Lalor Secondary College is 279th of 348 and Thomastown Primary School is 1076th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.