Connells Point Public School vs Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Connells Point Public School
South Hurstville · Government primary · K-6
429 students · ICSEA 1088
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
Blakehurst · Catholic primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Connells Point Public School South Hurstville NSW | Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 1,619 | #451 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1734 of 4,908 | #1358 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 429 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 238 | 193 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | South Hurstville 2221 | Blakehurst 2221 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | connellspt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mdblakehurst.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 62.1).
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Connells Point Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.5).
- •Connells Point Public School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 400.
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -20%).
- •Connells Point 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 Connells Point Public School better than Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 62.1 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 Connells Point Public School and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between South Hurstville and Blakehurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Connells Point Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has 17.5.
How do Connells Point Public School and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Connells Point Public School is 562nd 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.