VIC · Government Primary
Lara Primary School
Lara 3212 · Prep-6
Lara Primary School is a government primary school in Lara, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 993, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 439 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
How Lara Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Lara Primary School ranks 1,107th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lara Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Lara Primary School scores 993 — near average.
School zone
Lara Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Lara
Lara Primary School is located in Lara, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,969/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 19,014.
View full Lara suburb profile →Schools near Lara Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lara Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Lara | 0.3 km | 975 | 18 lower | 658 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lara | 1.8 km | 1040 | 47 higher | 477 |
| Lara Lake Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lara Lake | 2.1 km | 1025 | 32 higher | 888 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lara Primary School a government school?
Yes, Lara Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lara Primary School offer?
Lara Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Lara Primary School's ICSEA score?
Lara Primary School has an ICSEA score of 993, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lara Primary School?
Lara Primary School has 439 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lara Primary School?
The nearest schools to Lara Primary School are Lara Secondary College (0.3 km), St Anthony's School (1.8 km), Lara Lake Primary School (2.1 km).
Where is Lara Primary School located?
Lara Primary School is located in Lara, VIC 3212. Visit the school website at http://www.laraps.vic.edu.au.