Holy Family School
Holy Family School is a Catholic primary school in Mount Waverley, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1124, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 44% of students have a language background other than English.
Mount Waverley VIC 3149. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Family School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Family School ranks 201st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 39 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 20th-highest ICSEA and the 24th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Avila College, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 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. Holy Family School scores 1124, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Family 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 Mount Waverley
Holy Family School is located in Mount Waverley, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,066/wk and median rent of $476/wk. Population: 35,340.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Waverley suburb profileSchools near Holy Family School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Family School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Waverley | 0.3 km | 1113 | 11 lower | 1,011 |
| Mount Waverley Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Waverley | 0.6 km | 1127 | 3 higher | 1,862 |
| Huntingtower SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Waverley | 0.6 km | 1201 | 77 higher | 785 |
| Mount Waverley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 0.9 km | 1165 | 41 higher | 751 |
| Mount Waverley North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 1.3 km | 1142 | 18 higher | 541 |
| Syndal South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 1.3 km | 1152 | 28 higher | 334 |
| Essex Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Waverley | 1.8 km | 1150 | 26 higher | 617 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Family School a government school?
No, Holy Family School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Family School offer?
Holy Family School offers Prep-6.
What is Holy Family School's ICSEA score?
Holy Family School has an ICSEA score of 1124, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Family School?
Holy Family School has 259 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Family School?
The nearest schools to Holy Family School are Avila College (0.3 km), Mount Waverley Secondary College (0.6 km), Huntingtower School (0.6 km).
Where is Holy Family School located?
Holy Family School is located in Mount Waverley, VIC 3149. Visit the school website at http://www.hfmw.catholic.edu.au.