Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School vs Upper Plenty Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School
Wallan · Catholic primary · Prep-6
698 students · ICSEA 1039
Upper Plenty Primary School
Upper Plenty · Government primary · Prep-6
202 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School Wallan VIC | Upper Plenty Primary School Upper Plenty VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #673 of 1,290 | #1061 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1992 of 4,908 | #3369 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 698 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 362 | 100 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +139% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Wallan 3756 | Upper Plenty 3756 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | ourladywallan.catholic.edu.au/ | www.upper-plenty-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 40.8).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Upper Plenty Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.9).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 202.
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (139% vs 2%).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Upper Plenty Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Way Catholic Primary School better than Upper Plenty Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 40.8 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 Way Catholic Primary School and Upper Plenty Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Wallan and Upper Plenty in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Plenty Primary School has 12.7.
How do Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School and Upper Plenty Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is 673rd of 1,290 and Upper Plenty Primary School is 1061st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.