Our Lady of the Way School
Our Lady of the Way School is a Catholic primary school in Petrie, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 246 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Petrie QLD 4502. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of the Way School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of the Way School ranks 265th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mt Maria College - Petrie, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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 Way School scores 1037, near average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of the Way 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 Petrie
Our Lady of the Way School is located in Petrie, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,853/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 8,722.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Petrie suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of the Way School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of the Way School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Maria College - PetrieCatholic Secondary · Petrie | 0.2 km | 1015 | 22 lower | 403 |
| Petrie State SchoolGovernment Primary · Petrie | 0.7 km | 973 | 64 lower | 492 |
| Kurwongbah State SchoolGovernment Primary · Petrie | 1.6 km | 992 | 45 lower | 620 |
| Lawnton State SchoolGovernment Primary · Lawnton | 1.7 km | 967 | 70 lower | 643 |
| Pine Rivers Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Lawnton | 1.9 km | 1009 | 28 lower | 348 |
| Kallangur State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kallangur | 2.4 km | 957 | 80 lower | 982 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of the Way School a government school?
No, Our Lady of the Way School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of the Way School offer?
Our Lady of the Way School offers Prep-6.
What is Our Lady of the Way School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of the Way School has an ICSEA score of 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Way School?
Our Lady of the Way School has 246 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of the Way School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of the Way School are Mt Maria College - Petrie (0.2 km), Petrie State School (0.7 km), Pinnacle Academic College (1.5 km).
Where is Our Lady of the Way School located?
Our Lady of the Way School is located in Petrie, QLD 4502. Visit the school website at http://www.petriecatholic.com/school.