Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School vs Our Lady of The Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 36 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School
Sefton · Catholic primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 1046
Our Lady of The Way Primary School
Emu Plains · Catholic primary · K-6
328 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School Sefton NSW | Our Lady of The Way Primary School Emu Plains NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #710 of 1,619 | #587 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2167 of 4,908 | #1799 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 169 | 172 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Sefton 2162 | Emu Plains 2750 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ihmsefton.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.olowemuplains.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of The Way Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 56.9).
- •Our Lady of The Way Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of The Way Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.5).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 328.
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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School better than Our Lady of The Way Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of The Way Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 56.9 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School and Our Lady of The Way Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Sefton and Emu Plains in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of The Way Primary School has 12.9.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School and Our Lady of The Way Primary School rank in NSW?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is 710th of 1,619 and Our Lady of The Way Primary School is 587th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.