Lalor Secondary College

Lalor Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Lalor, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,100 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 25, with 1.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide rates the school at 35.10 points.

The Lalor community where the school is located has 23,219 residents, including 1,020 Chinese residents, representing 4.40% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community is culturally diverse, with the main ethnic groups being Italian (12.53%), Australian (12.40%), British (10.41%), Macedonian (9.02%), and Greek (7.90%).

In terms of safety, the Lalor area performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 4,992 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.73 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, housing prices in the area are relatively moderate, with the median price for detached houses around $700,000 and apartments around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom detached houses is approximately $520 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.