Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Tarro, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1013, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Tarro NSW 2322. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks 965th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aspect Hunter School, Tarro Satellite, an independent 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 Lourdes Primary School scores 1013, near average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Tarro
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is located in Tarro, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,167/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 1,703.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tarro suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresfield Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Beresfield | 1.0 km | 918 | 95 lower | 262 |
| Francis Greenway High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Beresfield | 1.4 km | 912 | 101 lower | 742 |
| Woodberry Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Woodberry | 2.1 km | 817 | 196 lower | 221 |
| Aspect Hunter SchoolIndependent Combined · Thornton | 3.7 km | 1008 | 5 lower | 290 |
| Thornton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornton | 3.9 km | 974 | 39 lower | 826 |
| Metford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Metford | 6.7 km | 887 | 126 lower | 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School a government school?
No, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School offer?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School offers K-6.
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1013, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 260 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School are Aspect Hunter School, Tarro Satellite (0.1 km), Tarro Public School (0.3 km), Beresfield Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School located?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is located in Tarro, NSW 2322. Visit the school website at https://www.tarro.catholic.edu.au/.