O'Loughlin Catholic College
O'Loughlin Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Karama, NT offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1025, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 599 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Karama NT 0812. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How O'Loughlin Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, O'Loughlin Catholic College ranks 4th of the 26 secondary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. O'Loughlin Catholic College scores 1025, near average.
Enrolment and location
O'Loughlin Catholic College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Karama
O'Loughlin Catholic College is located in Karama, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,783/wk and median rent of $293/wk. Population: 4,803.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Karama suburb profileSchools near O'Loughlin Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs O'Loughlin Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Karama | 0.1 km | 968 | 57 lower | 248 |
| Top End School of Flexible LearningGovernment Secondary · Malak | 0.7 km | 789 | 236 lower | 123 |
| Malak Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Malak | 0.8 km | 770 | 255 lower | 148 |
| Sanderson High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Malak | 1.4 km | 863 | 162 lower | 328 |
| Anula Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Anula | 1.8 km | 1006 | 19 lower | 388 |
| Marrara Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Marrara | 2.0 km | 962 | 63 lower | 289 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is O'Loughlin Catholic College a government school?
No, O'Loughlin Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does O'Loughlin Catholic College offer?
O'Loughlin Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is O'Loughlin Catholic College's ICSEA score?
O'Loughlin Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1025, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend O'Loughlin Catholic College?
O'Loughlin Catholic College has 599 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near O'Loughlin Catholic College?
The nearest schools to O'Loughlin Catholic College are Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.1 km), Karama Primary School (0.7 km), Top End School of Flexible Learning (0.7 km).
Where is O'Loughlin Catholic College located?
O'Loughlin Catholic College is located in Karama, NT 0812. Visit the school website at http://www.oloughlin.nt.edu.au/.