Small Catholic co-ed primary (Prep–6, 200 students) in Dallas, VIC, with strong Chaldean community heritage.
NAPLAN 22 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Holy Child School is also known as HCS Dallas.
Holy Child School has an overall SchoolRank score of 44.5/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 911 (13th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Holy Child School, Year 3 students averaged 388 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 465, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Holy Child School is a very small Catholic primary school with approximately 200 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a Catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Holy Child School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Holy Child School is located in Dallas, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 911 (13th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.