VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
29.43
AU Guide Score
Top 76%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
1.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 79%
118
VCE Students
Top 64%
Academic
18.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.3/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
1.8/5.0
Small
Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement data source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The VCAA is not associated with the AU Guide and does not endorse any of the views or recommendations of the AU Guide. The VCAA's assessment data for a given year cannot be used to predict results for schools or students in subsequent years. Each year's assessment results will vary due to different assessments being used and different populations of students participating in the assessment.
Lara Community & Property
Population
19,014
Total Population
213
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,949
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
36.2%
Aust
36.1%
English
11.0%
Irish
10.3%
Scottish
Property Prices
$655K
House Median
+99.0%
10yr Growth
$423K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$485
3BR House
$430
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$430
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Lara Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Lara, in the Greater Geelong area, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a designated school zone system, with specific zone boundaries available through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 27, with 1.60% of students achieving scores above 40.
The school is situated in the Lara area, which offers a good community environment and living conditions. Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 19,014, including 191 Chinese residents, representing 1.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition includes Australian (36.15%), English (36.13%), Irish (10.97%), Scottish (10.27%), and German (4.38%) heritage. In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Lara's crime rate is 4,949 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.73 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $480 and $430 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments both rent for around $500 and $430 per week respectively. Taking into consideration multiple factors including academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 31.50 points.
The school is situated in the Lara area, which offers a good community environment and living conditions. Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 19,014, including 191 Chinese residents, representing 1.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition includes Australian (36.15%), English (36.13%), Irish (10.97%), Scottish (10.27%), and German (4.38%) heritage. In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Lara's crime rate is 4,949 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.73 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $480 and $430 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments both rent for around $500 and $430 per week respectively. Taking into consideration multiple factors including academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 31.50 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Lara Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 1.60% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 29.43/100.
Lara Secondary College is a government school located in LARA. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 600 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Lara Secondary College is located in LARA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 19,014. The population density is 213 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (36.15%), English (36.13%), Irish (10.97%), Scottish (10.27%), German (4.38%).
Lara Secondary College is located in LARA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), LARA has a crime rate of 4,949 per 100,000 population, which is 0.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Lara Secondary College is located in LARA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $655K and the median unit price is $422K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $430/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $430/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025