Lara Secondary College

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.