Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School vs St Francis Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 453 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Waterloo · Catholic primary · K-6
76 students · ICSEA 938
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Lake Cargelligo · Catholic primary · K-6
41 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Waterloo NSW | St Francis Xavier's Primary School Lake Cargelligo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 76 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 30 | 22 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 32% |
| Suburb | Waterloo 2017 | Lake Cargelligo 2672 |
| Council area | Sydney | Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | olmcwaterloo.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.sfxlake.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 28.3).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 7.9).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 76 students compared with 41.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -13%).
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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School better than St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 28.3 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's Primary School has 7.9.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is unranked and St Francis Xavier's Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.