Cobbitty Public School vs Mater Dei School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobbitty Public School
Cobbitty · Government primary · K-6
360 students · ICSEA 1021
Mater Dei School
Camden · Independent special · U
129 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Cobbitty Public School Cobbitty NSW | Mater Dei School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #843 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2575 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 360 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 184 | 44 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cobbitty 2570 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cobbitty-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.materdei.org.au |
The verdict
- •Cobbitty Public School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei School has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 17.8).
- •Cobbitty Public School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 129.
- •Cobbitty Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -9%).
- •Cobbitty Public School is a government school while Mater Dei School is an independent 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 Cobbitty Public 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 Cobbitty Public School and Mater Dei School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cobbitty and Camden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobbitty Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei School has 6.5.
How do Cobbitty Public School and Mater Dei School rank in NSW?
Cobbitty Public School is 843rd of 1,619 and Mater Dei School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.