Independent co-ed Prep–12 school in Pakenham, VIC, with 647 students and Lutheran Christian ethos.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 48.0; the result is a B- overall.
Lakeside College is also known as Lakeside Pakenham.
Median ATAR 48.0 ranks #490 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #132 of 136.
Lakeside College has an overall SchoolRank score of 49.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 55/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1034, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Lakeside College, Year 3 students averaged 395 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 485, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 561, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 594, above 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.
Lakeside College is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 647 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Lakeside College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Lakeside College has a median ATAR of 48.0.
Lakeside College is located in Pakenham, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1034 (62th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.