Lalor Gardens Primary School
Lalor Gardens Primary School is a government primary school in Lalor, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 981, it sits in the 38th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 408 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 71% have a language background other than English.
Lalor VIC 3075. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lalor Gardens Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Lalor Gardens Primary School ranks 1,198th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 21st-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Catherine's School, a Catholic 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Lalor Gardens Primary School scores 981, near average.
School zone
Lalor Gardens 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 Lalor
Lalor Gardens Primary School is located in Lalor, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,348/wk and median rent of $351/wk. Population: 23,219.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lalor suburb profileSchools near Lalor Gardens Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lalor Gardens Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lalor | 0.3 km | 1036 | 55 higher | 289 |
| St Clare's SchoolCatholic Primary · Thomastown | 1.6 km | 1043 | 62 higher | 319 |
| Thomastown West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 1.7 km | 970 | 11 lower | 204 |
| Thomastown Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Thomastown | 1.7 km | 926 | 55 lower | 461 |
| St Luke's SchoolCatholic Primary · Lalor | 1.8 km | 1049 | 68 higher | 313 |
| Thomastown Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Thomastown | 2.2 km | 954 | 27 lower | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lalor Gardens Primary School a government school?
Yes, Lalor Gardens Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lalor Gardens Primary School offer?
Lalor Gardens Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Lalor Gardens Primary School's ICSEA score?
Lalor Gardens Primary School has an ICSEA score of 981, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lalor Gardens Primary School?
Lalor Gardens Primary School has 408 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lalor Gardens Primary School?
The nearest schools to Lalor Gardens Primary School are St Catherine's School (0.3 km), Northern School For Autism-Lalor Campus (1.0 km), Peter Lalor Secondary College (1.2 km).
Where is Lalor Gardens Primary School located?
Lalor Gardens Primary School is located in Lalor, VIC 3075. Visit the school website at http://www.lalorgardensps.vic.edu.au/.