Our Lady of the Southern Cross
Our Lady of the Southern Cross is a Catholic primary school in Manor Lakes, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1079, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 486 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 74% of students have a language background other than English.
Manor Lakes VIC 3024. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of the Southern Cross compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of the Southern Cross ranks 428th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Western English Language School-Manor Lakes Campus, a government combined school 0.4 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 the Southern Cross scores 1079, above average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of the Southern Cross 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 Manor Lakes
Our Lady of the Southern Cross is located in Manor Lakes, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,296/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 12,675.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Manor Lakes suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of the Southern Cross
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of the Southern Cross | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Lakes P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Wyndham Vale | 0.4 km | 996 | 83 lower | 2,881 |
| Laa Yulta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mambourin | 1.4 km | 1040 | 39 lower | 393 |
| Riverbend Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wyndham Vale | 1.9 km | 1034 | 45 lower | 731 |
| Ngarri Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Manor Lakes | 2.1 km | 1055 | 24 lower | 779 |
| Wyndham Vale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wyndham Vale | 2.3 km | 1015 | 64 lower | 1,081 |
| Iramoo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wyndham Vale | 3.0 km | 944 | 135 lower | 516 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Werribee | 3.1 km | 1085 | 6 higher | 402 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of the Southern Cross a government school?
No, Our Lady of the Southern Cross is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of the Southern Cross offer?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross offers Prep-6.
What is Our Lady of the Southern Cross's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross has an ICSEA score of 1079, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Southern Cross?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross has 486 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of the Southern Cross?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of the Southern Cross are Western English Language School-Manor Lakes Campus (0.4 km), Manor Lakes P-12 College (0.4 km), Christway College - Wyndham (0.9 km).
Where is Our Lady of the Southern Cross located?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross is located in Manor Lakes, VIC 3024. Visit the school website at https://www.olscwyn.catholic.edu.au/.