Lauriston is an independent girls' school in Armadale offering both VCE and International Baccalaureate in senior years.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level, solid student growth, and a median ATAR of 87.0; the result is an A- overall.
Lauriston is an independent girls' school in Armadale offering both VCE and International Baccalaureate in senior years. The school is known for strong sport and music programs alongside progressive, inquiry-led teaching. Year 9 students spend time at Howqua, a residential campus in the Victorian High Country, where learning is grounded in outdoor and experiential education. Bush Kinder and hands-on learning shape the junior years. The academic culture is intense; Lauriston suits engaged families seeking rigorous education paired with outdoor experience and creative pursuits.
Lauriston Girls' School is also known as LGS Armadale.
Median ATAR 87.0 ranks #21 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #14 of 136.
Lauriston Girls' School has an overall SchoolRank score of 78.6/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1199 (99th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (Good).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Lauriston Girls' School, Year 3 students averaged 477 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 577, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 629, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 643, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Lauriston Girls' School is a medium-sized Independent combined school with approximately 935 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Lauriston Girls' School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is excellent.
Lauriston Girls' School has a median ATAR of 87.0.
Lauriston Girls' School is located in Armadale, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1199 (99th 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.