Our Lady of the Southern Cross College
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College is a Catholic combined school in Dalby, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1021, it sits in the 56th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 681 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Dalby QLD 4405. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of the Southern Cross College compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of the Southern Cross College ranks 155th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dalby State High School, a government secondary school 0.8 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. Our Lady of the Southern Cross College scores 1021, near average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of the Southern Cross 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 Dalby
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College is located in Dalby, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,462/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 12,758.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dalby suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of the Southern Cross College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of the Southern Cross College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalby State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dalby | 0.8 km | 946 | 75 lower | 1,090 |
| Dalby Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Dalby | 1.0 km | 1009 | 12 lower | 419 |
| Dalby State SchoolGovernment Primary · Dalby | 1.6 km | 942 | 79 lower | 505 |
| Dalby South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Dalby | 2.7 km | 910 | 111 lower | 487 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of the Southern Cross College a government school?
No, Our Lady of the Southern Cross College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of the Southern Cross College offer?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College offers Prep-12.
What is Our Lady of the Southern Cross College's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College has an ICSEA score of 1021, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Southern Cross College?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College has 681 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of the Southern Cross College?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of the Southern Cross College are Dalby State High School (0.8 km), Dalby Christian College (1.0 km), Dalby State School (1.6 km).
Where is Our Lady of the Southern Cross College located?
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College is located in Dalby, QLD 4405. Visit the school website at http://www.dalby.catholic.edu.au.