Bald Face Public School vs Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bald Face Public School
Blakehurst · Government primary · K-6
246 students · ICSEA 1123
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
Blakehurst · Catholic primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Bald Face Public School Blakehurst NSW | Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 1,619 | #451 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #635 of 4,908 | #1358 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 246 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 127 | 193 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blakehurst 2221 | Blakehurst 2221 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baldface-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mdblakehurst.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bald Face Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 66.2).
- •Bald Face Public School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bald Face Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.5).
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 246.
- •Bald Face Public School is a government school while Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bald Face Public School better than Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bald Face Public School ranks higher (73.9 vs 66.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bald Face Public School and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blakehurst and Blakehurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bald Face Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has 17.5.
How do Bald Face Public School and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bald Face Public School is 174th of 1,619 and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is 451st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.