Holy Trinity West Wagga vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 380 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity West Wagga
Ashmont · Catholic primary · K-6
242 students · ICSEA 938
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Waterloo · Catholic primary · K-6
76 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Holy Trinity West Wagga Ashmont NSW | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Waterloo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1327 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4104 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 242 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 127 | 46 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 6.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 42% |
| Suburb | Ashmont 2650 | Waterloo 2017 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | web.htww.catholic.edu.au/ | olmcwaterloo.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 30.2).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 12.8).
- •Holy Trinity West Wagga is the larger school with 242 students compared with 76.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -14%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Trinity West Wagga better than Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 30.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holy Trinity West Wagga and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
About 380 km in a straight line, between Ashmont and Waterloo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Trinity West Wagga has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has 6.1.
How do Holy Trinity West Wagga and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Trinity West Wagga is 1327th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.