Lutheran School Wagga Wagga vs Mater Dei Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lutheran School Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga · Independent primary · K-6
332 students · ICSEA 1120
Mater Dei Catholic College
Lake Albert · Catholic high school · 7-12
749 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Lutheran School Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga NSW | Mater Dei Catholic College Lake Albert NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 1,619 | #179 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #947 of 4,908 | #446 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 332 | 749 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 158 | 392 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 94 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 56.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Lake Albert 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lpsww.nsw.edu.au | www.mdccww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lutheran School Wagga Wagga scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 62.6).
- •Lutheran School Wagga Wagga has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.8).
- •Mater Dei Catholic College is the larger school with 749 students compared with 332.
- •Mater Dei Catholic College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -8%).
- •Lutheran School Wagga Wagga is a independent school while Mater Dei Catholic College 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 Lutheran School Wagga Wagga better than Mater Dei Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Lutheran School Wagga Wagga ranks higher (70.8 vs 62.6 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 Lutheran School Wagga Wagga and Mater Dei Catholic College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Lake Albert in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lutheran School Wagga Wagga has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei Catholic College has 13.4.
How do Lutheran School Wagga Wagga and Mater Dei Catholic College rank in NSW?
Lutheran School Wagga Wagga is 281st of 1,619 and Mater Dei Catholic College is 179th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.