Mater Dei Primary School
Mater Dei Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Lake Albert, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 322 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Lake Albert NSW 2650. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mater Dei Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mater Dei Primary School ranks 511th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mater Dei Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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 Primary School scores 1075, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mater Dei 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.
Schools near Mater Dei Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mater Dei Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Lake Albert | 0.2 km | 1050 | 25 lower | 749 |
| Lake Albert Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lake Albert | 1.5 km | 963 | 112 lower | 434 |
| Lutheran School Wagga WaggaIndependent Primary · Wagga Wagga | 2.7 km | 1120 | 45 higher | 332 |
| Kooringal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 3.3 km | 933 | 142 lower | 390 |
| Red Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 3.8 km | 831 | 244 lower | 325 |
| Mount Austin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 4.1 km | 822 | 253 lower | 522 |
| Kooringal High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kooringal | 4.2 km | 959 | 116 lower | 839 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kooringal | 4.6 km | 1033 | 42 lower | 338 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mater Dei Primary School a government school?
No, Mater Dei Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mater Dei Primary School offer?
Mater Dei Primary School offers K-6.
What is Mater Dei Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mater Dei Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mater Dei Primary School?
Mater Dei Primary School has 322 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mater Dei Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mater Dei Primary School are Mater Dei Catholic College (0.2 km), Lake Albert Public School (1.5 km), Lutheran School Wagga Wagga (2.7 km).
Where is Mater Dei Primary School located?
Mater Dei Primary School is located in Lake Albert, NSW 2650. Visit the school website at http://web.mdpww.catholic.edu.au/.