Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Chatswood, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1144, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 355 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 82% of students have a language background other than English.
Chatswood NSW 2067. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School ranks 119th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 22nd-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mercy Catholic College, a Catholic secondary 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 Dolours Catholic Primary School scores 1144, above average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic 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 Chatswood
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School is located in Chatswood, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,158/wk and median rent of $577/wk. Population: 25,553.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chatswood suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Chatswood | 0.1 km | 1134 | 10 lower | 728 |
| St Pius X CollegeIndependent Combined · Chatswood | 0.1 km | 1144 | same | 1,183 |
| Chatswood Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Chatswood | 0.7 km | 1143 | 1 lower | 1,083 |
| Chatswood High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chatswood | 1.0 km | 1137 | 7 lower | 2,147 |
| Roseville CollegeIndependent Combined · Roseville | 1.1 km | 1191 | 47 higher | 1,060 |
| Roseville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Roseville | 1.5 km | 1172 | 28 higher | 520 |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Willoughby | 1.5 km | 1161 | 17 higher | 277 |
| Willoughby Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Willoughby | 1.7 km | 1143 | 1 lower | 905 |
| Willoughby Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Willoughby | 1.7 km | 1152 | 8 higher | 1,036 |
| Artarmon Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Artarmon | 1.9 km | 1167 | 23 higher | 1,063 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School offer?
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1144, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School has 355 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School are Mercy Catholic College (0.1 km), St Pius X College (0.1 km), Chatswood Public School (0.7 km).
Where is Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School located?
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School is located in Chatswood, NSW 2067. Visit the school website at http://www.olddbb.catholic.edu.au.
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School official website