Macarthur Anglican School vs Mater Dei School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur Anglican School
Cobbitty · Independent combined · K-12
1,177 students · ICSEA 1125
Mater Dei School
Camden · Independent special · U
129 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Macarthur Anglican School Cobbitty NSW | Mater Dei School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #254 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 1,177 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 640 / 537 | 44 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 104.8 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.2 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cobbitty 2570 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au | www.materdei.org.au |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei School has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 11.2).
- •Macarthur Anglican School is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 129.
- •Macarthur Anglican School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -9%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Gregory Hills
Frequently asked questions
Is Macarthur Anglican 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 Macarthur Anglican School and Mater Dei School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cobbitty and Camden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macarthur Anglican School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei School has 6.5.
How do Macarthur Anglican School and Mater Dei School rank in NSW?
Macarthur Anglican School is 87th of 314 and Mater Dei School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.