Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Waterloo, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 938, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 76 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher. 42% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Waterloo NSW 2017. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School ranks 1,624th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 75 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 65th-highest ICSEA and the 62nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Yudi Gunyi School, a government combined school 0.6 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 Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School scores 938, below average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of Mount Carmel 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.
Schools near Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Park Community SchoolGovernment Combined · Alexandria | 1.0 km | 1052 | 114 higher | 1,313 |
| Green Square Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Zetlands | 1.1 km | 1122 | 184 higher | 107 |
| Inner Sydney High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Surry Hills | 1.1 km | 1104 | 166 higher | 1,161 |
| Bourke Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Surry Hills | 1.3 km | 1135 | 197 higher | 381 |
| Sydney Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Moore Park | 1.5 km | 1189 | 251 higher | 1,205 |
| Sydney Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Surry Hills | 1.5 km | 1193 | 255 higher | 929 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School offer?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 938, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has 76 enrolled students, with approximately 5 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School are Yudi Gunyi School (0.6 km), Redfern Jarjum College (0.8 km), Alexandria Park Community School (1.0 km).
Where is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School located?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is located in Waterloo, NSW 2017. Visit the school website at https://olmcwaterloo.syd.catholic.edu.au.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School official website