Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Wallan, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1039, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 698 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Wallan VIC 3756. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School ranks 709th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wallan Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.8 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 Catholic Primary School scores 1039, near average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of the Way 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.
About Wallan
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is located in Wallan, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,914/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 15,004.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wallan suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallan Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wallan | 1.8 km | 970 | 69 lower | 948 |
| Wallan Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallan | 2.6 km | 954 | 85 lower | 753 |
| Beveridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Beveridge | 5.6 km | 1003 | 36 lower | 753 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School offer?
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1039, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has 698 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School are Wallan Secondary College (1.8 km), Wallan Primary School (2.6 km), Beveridge Primary School (5.6 km).
Where is Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School located?
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is located in Wallan, VIC 3756. Visit the school website at http://ourladywallan.catholic.edu.au/.
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School official website