Aspect Macarthur School vs Mater Dei School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 535 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Macarthur School
Cobbitty · Independent special · U
135 students · ICSEA 1032
Mater Dei School
Camden · Independent special · U
129 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Aspect Macarthur School Cobbitty NSW | Mater Dei School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 135 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 106 | 44 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cobbitty 2570 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | www.materdei.org.au |
The verdict
- •Aspect Macarthur School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Macarthur School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 6.5).
- •Aspect Macarthur School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 129.
- •Aspect Macarthur School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -9%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aspect Macarthur School better than Mater Dei School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspect Macarthur School and Mater Dei School?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Cobbitty and Camden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Macarthur School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei School has 6.5.
How do Aspect Macarthur School and Mater Dei School rank in NSW?
Aspect Macarthur School is unranked and Mater Dei School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.