Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Blakehurst, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1103, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 400 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Blakehurst NSW 2221. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mater Dei Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School ranks 323rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 47 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 19th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Blakehurst Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Mater Dei Catholic Primary School scores 1103, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School 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 Blakehurst
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is located in Blakehurst, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,474/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 6,652.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blakehurst suburb profileSchools near Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mater Dei Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakehurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blakehurst | 0.5 km | 1049 | 54 lower | 256 |
| Blakehurst High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blakehurst | 0.6 km | 1043 | 60 lower | 1,013 |
| Connells Point Public SchoolGovernment Primary · South Hurstville | 1.1 km | 1088 | 15 lower | 429 |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Hurstville | 1.2 km | 1130 | 27 higher | 210 |
| Bald Face Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blakehurst | 1.3 km | 1123 | 20 higher | 246 |
| St George Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Hurstville | 1.5 km | 1159 | 56 higher | 845 |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans SouciCatholic Primary · Sans Souci | 1.8 km | 1091 | 12 lower | 218 |
| Hurstville South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 1.9 km | 1077 | 26 lower | 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mater Dei Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mater Dei Catholic Primary School offer?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Mater Dei Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1103, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has 400 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mater Dei Catholic Primary School are Blakehurst Public School (0.5 km), Blakehurst High School (0.6 km), Connells Point Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Mater Dei Catholic Primary School located?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is located in Blakehurst, NSW 2221. Visit the school website at https://mdblakehurst.syd.catholic.edu.au.