St Anthony's School
St Anthony's School is a Catholic primary school in Lara, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1040, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 477 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Lara VIC 3212. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Anthony's School compares
By ICSEA, St Anthony's School ranks 691st 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 highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lara Lake Primary School, a government primary school 1.7 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. St Anthony's School scores 1040, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Anthony's School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Lara
St Anthony's 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.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lara suburb profileSchools near St Anthony's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Anthony's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Lake Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lara Lake | 1.7 km | 1025 | 15 lower | 888 |
| Lara Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lara | 1.8 km | 993 | 47 lower | 439 |
| Lara Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Lara | 1.9 km | 975 | 65 lower | 658 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Anthony's School a government school?
No, St Anthony's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Anthony's School offer?
St Anthony's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Anthony's School's ICSEA score?
St Anthony's School has an ICSEA score of 1040, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Anthony's School?
St Anthony's School has 477 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Anthony's School?
The nearest schools to St Anthony's School are Lara Lake Primary School (1.7 km), Lara Primary School (1.8 km), Lara Secondary College (1.9 km).
Where is St Anthony's School located?
St Anthony's School is located in Lara, VIC 3212. Visit the school website at http://www.salara.catholic.edu.au.