Charles La Trobe P-12 College is an academically intense government school in Macleod West with a genuine focus on music and soccer.
NAPLAN 34 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 51.0; the result is a C+ overall.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College is an academically intense government school in Macleod West with a genuine focus on music and soccer. The school offers an Instrumental Music program and dedicated Soccer Academy alongside STEM initiatives, supported by open learning spaces. It runs academic scholarships and maintains a Deaf Facility. Suits families wanting strong academics paired with serious pursuit of sport or music, from primary through secondary.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College is also known as CTPC, CTPC Macleod West and Charles La Trobe P-12.
Median ATAR 51.0 ranks #463 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #244 of 295.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College draws students from the Charles La Trobe P-12 College (and 3 more zones).
Charles La Trobe P-12 College has an overall SchoolRank score of 36.4/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 930 (18th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Charles La Trobe P-12 College, Year 3 students averaged 370 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 452, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 514, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 532, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College is a medium-sized government combined school with approximately 741 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 75%, which is below average.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College has a median ATAR of 51.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 64%.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College is located in Macleod West, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 930 (18th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.