Mater Dei Primary School
Mater Dei Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Toowoomba, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1116, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 433 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Toowoomba QLD 4350. 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 76th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Toowoomba Anglican School - East Toowoomba Campus, an independent combined school 0.3 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 1116, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toowoomba Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 0.3 km | 1132 | 16 higher | 682 |
| Fairholme CollegeIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 0.6 km | 1110 | 6 lower | 849 |
| Toowoomba Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · East Toowoomba | 0.6 km | 1096 | 20 lower | 1,145 |
| Toowoomba East State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Toowoomba | 0.7 km | 1067 | 49 lower | 867 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Rangeville | 1.5 km | 1044 | 72 lower | 913 |
| Toowoomba State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Lofty | 1.7 km | 934 | 182 lower | 775 |
| St Saviour's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Toowoomba | 2.4 km | 986 | 130 lower | 295 |
| St Saviour's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 2.4 km | 1048 | 68 lower | 486 |
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 Prep-6.
What is Mater Dei Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mater Dei Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1116, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mater Dei Primary School?
Mater Dei Primary School has 433 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mater Dei Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mater Dei Primary School are Toowoomba Anglican School - East Toowoomba Campus (0.3 km), Toowoomba Anglican School (0.3 km), Fairholme College (0.6 km).
Where is Mater Dei Primary School located?
Mater Dei Primary School is located in Toowoomba, QLD 4350. Visit the school website at http://www.mdpstwb.catholic.edu.au.