Mt Carmel School vs Our Lady of The Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 201 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Carmel School
Yass · Catholic primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 1048
Our Lady of The Way Primary School
Emu Plains · Catholic primary · K-6
328 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Mt Carmel School Yass NSW | Our Lady of The Way Primary School Emu Plains NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #654 of 1,619 | #587 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1999 of 4,908 | #1799 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 270 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 133 | 172 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Yass 2582 | Emu Plains 2750 |
| Council area | Yass Valley | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtcarmel.nsw.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 59.1).
- •Mt Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of The Way Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Our Lady of The Way Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 270.
- •Our Lady of The Way Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Mt Carmel 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 59.1 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 Mt Carmel School and Our Lady of The Way Primary School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Yass and Emu Plains in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mt Carmel School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of The Way Primary School has 12.9.
How do Mt Carmel School and Our Lady of The Way Primary School rank in NSW?
Mt Carmel School is 654th 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.