Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School vs Wallan Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Wallan Secondary College
Wallan · Government high school · 7-12
948 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School Wallan VIC | Wallan Secondary College Wallan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #673 of 1,290 | #292 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1992 of 4,908 | #1004 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 698 | 948 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 362 | 480 / 468 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 190 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +139% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wallan 3756 | Wallan 3756 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ourladywallan.catholic.edu.au/ | www.wallansc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 37.7).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wallan Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.9).
- •Wallan Secondary College is the larger school with 948 students compared with 698.
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (139% vs 42%).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wallan Secondary College 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 Wallan Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 37.7 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 Wallan Secondary College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wallan and Wallan 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 Wallan Secondary College has 14.2.
How do Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School and Wallan Secondary College rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is 673rd of 1,290 and Wallan Secondary College is 292nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.