Mater Dei Catholic College
Mater Dei Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Lake Albert, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1050, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 749 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% 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 Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Mater Dei Catholic College ranks 176th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mater Dei Primary School, a Catholic primary 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 Catholic College scores 1050, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mater Dei 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.
Schools near Mater Dei Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mater Dei Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Lake Albert | 0.2 km | 1075 | 25 higher | 322 |
| Lake Albert Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lake Albert | 1.5 km | 963 | 87 lower | 434 |
| Lutheran School Wagga WaggaIndependent Primary · Wagga Wagga | 2.4 km | 1120 | 70 higher | 332 |
| Kooringal Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 3.2 km | 933 | 117 lower | 390 |
| Red Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wagga Wagga | 3.6 km | 831 | 219 lower | 325 |
| Mount Austin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wagga Wagga | 3.9 km | 822 | 228 lower | 522 |
| Kooringal High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kooringal | 4.0 km | 959 | 91 lower | 839 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kooringal | 4.4 km | 1033 | 17 lower | 338 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mater Dei Catholic College a government school?
No, Mater Dei Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mater Dei Catholic College offer?
Mater Dei Catholic College offers 7-12.
What is Mater Dei Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Mater Dei Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1050, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mater Dei Catholic College?
Mater Dei Catholic College has 749 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mater Dei Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Mater Dei Catholic College are Mater Dei Primary School (0.2 km), Lake Albert Public School (1.5 km), Lutheran School Wagga Wagga (2.4 km).
Where is Mater Dei Catholic College located?
Mater Dei Catholic College is located in Lake Albert, NSW 2650. Visit the school website at http://www.mdccww.catholic.edu.au.