Our Lady of The Way Primary School
Our Lady of The Way Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Emu Plains, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1047, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 328 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Emu Plains NSW 2750. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of The Way Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of The Way Primary School ranks 701st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Emu Plains Public School, a government primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Our Lady of The Way Primary School scores 1047, near average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of The Way Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Emu Plains
Our Lady of The Way Primary School is located in Emu Plains, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,877/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 8,126.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Emu Plains suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of The Way Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of The Way Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emu Plains Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emu Plains | 0.1 km | 993 | 54 lower | 406 |
| Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Emu Plains | 1.5 km | 994 | 53 lower | 807 |
| Emu Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emu Plains | 2.2 km | 1006 | 41 lower | 237 |
| Penola Catholic College Emu PlainsCatholic Secondary · Emu Plains | 2.4 km | 1024 | 23 lower | 709 |
| Regentville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Regentville | 2.7 km | 1003 | 44 lower | 523 |
| Lapstone Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glenbrook | 2.9 km | 1113 | 66 higher | 158 |
| Blaxland East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blaxland East | 3.2 km | 1068 | 21 higher | 379 |
| Jamisontown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Penrith | 3.2 km | 980 | 67 lower | 317 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of The Way Primary School a government school?
No, Our Lady of The Way Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of The Way Primary School offer?
Our Lady of The Way Primary School offers K-6.
What is Our Lady of The Way Primary School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of The Way Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1047, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of The Way Primary School?
Our Lady of The Way Primary School has 328 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of The Way Primary School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of The Way Primary School are Emu Plains Public School (0.1 km), Leonay Public School (1.1 km), Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School (1.5 km).
Where is Our Lady of The Way Primary School located?
Our Lady of The Way Primary School is located in Emu Plains, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at http://www.olowemuplains.catholic.edu.au.