Lake Albert Public School vs Mater Dei Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Albert Public School
Lake Albert · Government primary · K-6
434 students · ICSEA 963
Mater Dei Primary School
Lake Albert · Catholic primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Lake Albert Public School Lake Albert NSW | Mater Dei Primary School Lake Albert NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1439 of 1,619 | #671 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4385 of 4,908 | #2047 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 434 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 234 | 159 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lake Albert 2650 | Lake Albert 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lakealbert-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | web.mdpww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 26.6).
- •Mater Dei Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Albert Public School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 322.
- •Lake Albert Public School is a government school while Mater Dei 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 Lake Albert Public School better than Mater Dei Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 26.6 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 Lake Albert Public School and Mater Dei Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Albert and Lake Albert in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Albert Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei Primary School has 16.9.
How do Lake Albert Public School and Mater Dei Primary School rank in NSW?
Lake Albert Public School is 1439th of 1,619 and Mater Dei Primary School is 671st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.