Our Lady of the Southern Cross vs Our Lady of the Way School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 42 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Southern Cross
Manor Lakes · Catholic primary · Prep-6
486 students · ICSEA 1079
Our Lady of the Way School
Kingsbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Our Lady of the Southern Cross Manor Lakes VIC | Our Lady of the Way School Kingsbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 1,290 | #335 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #248 of 4,908 | #764 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 486 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 240 | 85 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.5 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Manor Lakes 3024 | Kingsbury 3083 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olscwyn.catholic.edu.au/ | www.olwkingsbury.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 72.8).
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross is the larger school with 486 students compared with 167.
- •Our Lady of the Southern Cross has grown faster over five years (9% vs -1%).
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 the Southern Cross better than Our Lady of the Way School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Southern Cross ranks higher (79.1 vs 72.8 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 the Southern Cross and Our Lady of the Way School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Manor Lakes and Kingsbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Way School has 13.0.
How do Our Lady of the Southern Cross and Our Lady of the Way School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross is 138th of 1,290 and Our Lady of the Way School is 335th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.