VIC · Government Secondary
Lara Secondary College
Lara 3212 · 7-12
Lara Secondary College is a government secondary school in Lara, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 975, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 658 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
How Lara Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Lara Secondary College ranks 268th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Lara Primary School, a government primary 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 Secondary College scores 975 — near average.
School zone
Lara Secondary College'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 Secondary College 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 Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lara Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lara | 0.3 km | 993 | 18 higher | 439 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lara | 1.9 km | 1040 | 65 higher | 477 |
| Lara Lake Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lara Lake | 2.0 km | 1025 | 50 higher | 888 |
| Geelong Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Corio | 5.5 km | 1149 | 174 higher | 1,422 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lara Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Lara Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lara Secondary College offer?
Lara Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Lara Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Lara Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 975, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lara Secondary College?
Lara Secondary College has 658 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lara Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Lara Secondary College are Lara Primary School (0.3 km), St Anthony's School (1.9 km), Lara Lake Primary School (2.0 km).
Where is Lara Secondary College located?
Lara Secondary College is located in Lara, VIC 3212. Visit the school website at http://www.larasc.vic.edu.au.