Lalor North Primary School

What Lalor North Primary School does

Lalor North Primary School is a Victorian Government primary school located at 2 Derna Crescent, Lalor, Victoria, Australia, established in 1971 and operating under the Department of Education Victoria. The school serves approximately 300 students from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6, with approximately 70% of students drawn from non-English-speaking backgrounds. It sits within the North Western Victoria Region and is a member of the Whittlesea network of schools.

The school's core offering comprises three curriculum pathways: a Standard Program (Victorian Curriculum 2.0 taught in English), a Greek Bilingual Curriculum Program (founded 1977, Victoria's longest-running bilingual program, delivered 50% in Modern Greek and 50% in English via a dual-teacher model), and a Macedonian Bilingual Curriculum Program (founded 1984, delivered 50% in Macedonian and 50% in English). Supplementary offerings include a STEAM program (FE-6) with robotics and digital technologies, Outside School Hours Care via a 2026 TheirCare partnership, a weekly Playgroup, and a Breakfast Club. The school uses Compass Education as its student information platform, alongside Mathletics and Reading Eggs for digital learning.

The business model is primarily government-funded through Department of Education and Training per-capita grants, supplemented by voluntary parent curriculum contributions (with separate fee schedules for Standard, Greek Bilingual, and Macedonian Bilingual programs approved annually by School Council) and OSHC fees. The customer base spans local multicultural families, Greek-heritage and Macedonian-heritage families seeking bilingual education, and international student families via the Victorian Government School's International Student Program. GTM is community-driven through school tours, prep orientation, newsletters, social media, and word-of-mouth referrals within established diaspora communities.

Name

Lalor North Primary School

Legal name

Lalor North Primary School

Website

https://lalornorthps.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lalor North Primary School is a Victorian Government primary school in Lalor, Victoria, serving approximately 300 students Foundation to Year 6, with three curriculum pathways (Standard, Greek Bilingual, and Macedonian Bilingual programs) and approximately 70% of students from non-English-speaking backgrounds.

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Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), World Languages Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• Primary school education
• Bilingual education programs
• Greek bilingual curriculum
• Macedonian bilingual curriculum
• Before and after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lalor

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a Victorian government school, primary revenue comes from Department of Education and Training funding based on student enrollment numbers and educational programs.
2. Parent Payments - Curriculum Contributions: Voluntary curriculum contributions for curriculum supplies, with separate fee schedules for Standard Program, Greek Bilingual Program, and Macedonian Bilingual Program. Approved annually by School Council in October.
3. Outside School Hours Care (OSHC): Before school care (6:30AM-8:30AM), after school care (3:30PM-6:00PM), and pupil-free day care (7:00AM-6:00PM) provided through TheirCare partnership. Eligible families receive up to 90% Child Care Subsidy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Victorian Government primary school delivering Foundation to Year 6 education through three curriculum pathways: a Standard English-language program based on Victorian Curriculum 2.0, the Greek Bilingual Curriculum Program (established 1977, Victoria's longest-running bilingual program), and the Macedonian Bilingual Curriculum Program (established 1984). Each bilingual program delivers 50% instruction in the heritage language and 50% in English using a dual-teacher model with native-speaking instructors.

Product overview

Lalor North Primary School offers three distinct curriculum programs as its core educational products: the Standard Curriculum Program (Victorian Curriculum 2.0 in English), the Greek Bilingual Curriculum Program (established 1977, Victoria's longest-running bilingual program), and the Macedonian Bilingual Curriculum Program (established 1984). Both bilingual programs deliver 50% instruction in the heritage language and 50% in English, approximately 9-12 hours per week. The school complements its core academic offerings with specialized sub-products including a STEAM program (robotics, engineering, digital technologies), Outside School Hours Care (via TheirCare partnership), a Playgroup program (weekly Wednesday sessions plus Berry Street ELF), and a Breakfast Club (weekly Thursday). The school serves approximately 300 students with 70% having a language background other than English.

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Products and services

• Standard Curriculum Program Victorian Curriculum 2.0 taught entirely in English from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6, covering all core learning areas including Literacy, Numeracy, STEAM, Arts, Physical Education, and Italian language instruction. Designed for local families seeking standard government primary education.
• Greek Bilingual Curriculum Program Victoria's longest-running bilingual program offering Victorian Curriculum 2.0 with 50% instruction in Modern Greek language (approximately 9-12 hours per week) and 50% in English from Prep to Year 6. Uses a dual-teacher model with native Greek-speaking instructors. Designed for Greek-heritage families and others seeking bilingual English-Greek education.
• Macedonian Bilingual Curriculum Program One of Victoria's longest-running bilingual programs offering Victorian Curriculum 2.0 with 50% instruction in Macedonian language (approximately 9-12 hours per week) and 50% in English from Prep to Year 6. Uses a dual-teacher model with native Macedonian-speaking instructors. Designed for Macedonian-heritage families seeking bilingual English-Macedonian education.
• STEAM Program Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program from Foundation to Year 6 featuring robotics (Bee-Bots, Lego WeDo, EV3 Mindstorms), Lego Engineering challenges, digital technologies, and real-world design-thinking projects. National recognition with student placing first nationally in Young ICT Explorers Competition 2024.
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Before and after school care services provided in partnership with TheirCare. Includes before school care (6:30AM-8:30AM), after school care (3:30PM-6:00PM), and pupil-free day care (7:00AM-6:00PM). Eligible families receive Child Care Subsidy up to 90%.
• Playgroup Program Weekly playgroup for pre-school age children held every Wednesday 9:00am-10:00am in the school hall, featuring story-time, songs, dance, and play activities. Registered with Playgroups Australia. Includes Berry Street ELF (Early Learning is Fun) program for vulnerable families with children aged 0-5 in City of Whittlesea.
• Breakfast Club Free weekly breakfast program held every Thursday morning from 8:15am, providing nutritious breakfasts for students in partnership with Foodbank Victoria to support educational outcomes and student wellbeing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student placed 1st nationally in Young ICT Explorers Competition 2024
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TheirCarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTheirCare is the quality care provider offering Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services including before school care (6:30-8:30AM), after school care (3:30-6:00PM), and pupil-free day care. This is a new 2026 partnership providing programs that support students and families beyond school hours.
• Good360minorOthersGood360 donated valuable goods and supplies that have supported both classrooms and families in need. Also partnered to support sustainability passion.
• Repurpose ITminorOthersProvided resources and opportunities that support sustainable practices and enhance learning environments. Partnered with school on sustainability initiatives.
• Playgroups AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with school to provide early learning opportunities for younger children and their families, strengthening community connections. Lalor North Playgroup is registered with Playgroups Australia.
• Speech Pathology in School (SPS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelivering expert speech pathology support to help students develop vital communication skills. Part of the school's wellbeing team.
• The Smith FamilyminorOthersAssisted families with resources and programs to support student learning and engagement.
• State School ReliefminorOthersProvided essential items for students in need such as uniforms and shoes, ensuring all students are equipped to learn with confidence.
• Canine ComprehensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrought engaging literacy and wellbeing programs that support both academic and emotional growth through interactions with therapy dogs.
• Life Education AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered engaging health and wellbeing education to empower students to make safe and informed choices.
• Food Bank VictoriacoreOthersSupplied nutritious food for Breakfast Club every Thursday to support student wellbeing and ensure no child starts the day hungry. Partnership with Victorian Government delivering breakfast program to 1000 Victorian government schools.
• RSL (Returned and Services League)minorOthersHelped students understand the importance of remembrance and community service through commemorative activities.
• Whittlesea Council Community ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to strengthen links between school, families, and the wider community.
• Glasses For KidsminorOthersProvided free eye testing and glasses for students, helping to remove barriers to learning.
• BunningsminorOthersSupported school through donations of materials and hands-on help with gardening and improvement projects.
• StratcominorOthersContributed building and outdoor materials that helped enhance school facilities and sustainability programs.
• IE BuildminorOthersAssisted with construction support and resources that improved school environment.
• Bilingual Schools VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool is a member of the Bilingual Schools Victoria network established in 1997, which advocates for bilingual education and shares best practice across 12 Victorian primary schools.
• Berry Street ELF ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerry Street's Early Learning is Fun (ELF) program supports vulnerable parents through therapeutic intensive supported playgroups. Runs weekly ELF Play and Learn Groups for families with children 0-5 years in City of Whittlesea.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canterbury Primary School: Victorian government primary school running a Greek bilingual program in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Comparable peer on Greek-English bilingual primary curriculum within the state system.
• St Albans Heights Primary School: Victorian government primary school in Melbourne's west running a Macedonian bilingual program. The closest direct peer to Lalor North on the Macedonian-English bilingual stream specifically.
• Fitzroy Primary School: Inner-Melbourne Victorian government primary school operating a Greek bilingual program within the same Bilingual Schools Victoria network. Closely comparable on heritage-language focus, public-school operation, and primary-level bilingual curriculum.
• Brunswick East Primary School: Victorian government primary school with a Greek bilingual program and membership in the Bilingual Schools Victoria network. Comparable on bilingual education delivery, public-school funding model, and inner/northern Melbourne catchment.
• Princes Hill Primary School: Victorian government primary school in inner-Melbourne that runs a long-established Greek bilingual program with a similar dual-language delivery model. Most directly comparable peer given shared Modern Greek heritage-language focus and similar state-school governance structure.
• Oakleigh Primary School: Victorian government primary school with a Greek bilingual program serving Melbourne's Greek community. Comparable on Greek heritage-language primary education and state-school operating model.
• Sunshine Heights Primary School: Victorian government primary school in Melbourne's west with bilingual programming serving the local multicultural community. Comparable on state-school bilingual primary delivery in a high cultural-diversity catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Independent Schools Victoria: Sector body representing Victoria's independent (private) schools. Broader incumbent in the Victorian K-12 ecosystem; comparable in that it represents an alternative school-sector pathway serving families who may otherwise consider bilingual government schools.

Others

• Bilingual Schools Victoria: Network of 12 Victorian primary schools (of which Lalor North is a member) that advocates for bilingual education and shares best practice across member schools. Ecosystem peer representing the institutional framework within which Lalor North's bilingual programs operate.
• Victorian Department of Education: State regulator and operator of the government school system in which Lalor North Primary School sits. Ecosystem counterpart governing funding, curriculum (Victorian Curriculum 2.0), and the international student program through which the school enrols overseas families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100057202129980
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lalor-north-primary-school

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