Our Lady Help of Christians School
Our Lady Help of Christians School is a Catholic primary school in Warrnambool, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1084, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 470 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Warrnambool VIC 3280. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady Help of Christians School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks 396th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Warrnambool College, a government secondary school 2.0 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 Help of Christians School scores 1084, above average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady Help of Christians 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 Warrnambool
Our Lady Help of Christians School is located in Warrnambool, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,385/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 31,308.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Warrnambool suburb profileSchools near Our Lady Help of Christians School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady Help of Christians School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrnambool CollegeGovernment Secondary · Warrnambool | 2.0 km | 979 | 105 lower | 1,070 |
| Warrnambool East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 2.0 km | 994 | 90 lower | 496 |
| King's CollegeIndependent Combined · Warrnambool | 2.8 km | 1083 | 1 lower | 276 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Warrnambool | 3.2 km | 1068 | 16 lower | 622 |
| Warrnambool Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrnambool | 3.3 km | 963 | 121 lower | 370 |
| Emmanuel College WarrnamboolCatholic Secondary · Warrnambool | 4.0 km | 1064 | 20 lower | 1,340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady Help of Christians School a government school?
No, Our Lady Help of Christians School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady Help of Christians School offer?
Our Lady Help of Christians School offers Prep-6.
What is Our Lady Help of Christians School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady Help of Christians School has an ICSEA score of 1084, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady Help of Christians School?
Our Lady Help of Christians School has 470 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady Help of Christians School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady Help of Christians School are Warrnambool College (2.0 km), Warrnambool East Primary School (2.0 km), King's College (2.8 km).
Where is Our Lady Help of Christians School located?
Our Lady Help of Christians School is located in Warrnambool, VIC 3280. Visit the school website at http://www.olhcwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au.