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Catholic School

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben

Primary school in Thursday Island, QLD

131
Students (2025)
918
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
8:1
Student:Teacher
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About Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben is a catholic primary school located in Thursday Island, Queensland. The school provides Catholic education within a caring community environment for students from Prep-6.

With 131 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 918 (15th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Catholic
  • Level Primary (Prep-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 131 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 16 (15.5 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 15 (11.4 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 918 (15th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 60%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 59 (45%)
Girls: 72 (55%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 49%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 51%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
21%
32%
33%
15%
Bottom 21% Lower 32% Upper 33% Top 15%