Peter Lalor Secondary College vs Thomastown Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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 Secondary College
Thomastown · Government high school · 7-12
461 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Peter Lalor Secondary College Lalor VIC | Thomastown Secondary College Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 348 | #337 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #958 of 1,472 | #1328 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 101 | 461 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 63 | 210 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 41.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.peterlalor.vic.edu.au/ | www.thomassc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 24.4).
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peter Lalor Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 11.1).
- •Thomastown Secondary College is the larger school with 461 students compared with 101.
- •Thomastown Secondary College 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 Peter Lalor Secondary College better than Thomastown Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Peter Lalor Secondary College ranks higher (39.8 vs 24.4 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 Thomastown Secondary College?
About 1.5 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 Secondary College has 11.1.
How do Peter Lalor Secondary College and Thomastown Secondary College rank in VIC?
Peter Lalor Secondary College is 279th of 348 and Thomastown Secondary College is 337th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.