Mater Dei Catholic College vs Red Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Dei Catholic College
Lake Albert · Catholic high school · 7-12
749 students · ICSEA 1050
Red Hill Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · P-6
325 students · ICSEA 831
| Measure | Mater Dei Catholic College Lake Albert NSW | Red Hill Public School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 539 | #1320 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #446 of 1,472 | #4084 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 749 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 357 | 145 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 831 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.1 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 37% |
| Suburb | Lake Albert 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mdccww.catholic.edu.au | redhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 30.5).
- •Mater Dei Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 831), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Mater Dei Catholic College is the larger school with 749 students compared with 325.
- •Red Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 6%).
- •Mater Dei Catholic College is a catholic school while Red Hill Public School is a government 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 Mater Dei Catholic College better than Red Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei Catholic College ranks higher (62.6 vs 30.5 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 Mater Dei Catholic College and Red Hill Public School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Albert and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Dei Catholic College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Hill Public School has 12.4.
How do Mater Dei Catholic College and Red Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Mater Dei Catholic College is 179th of 539 and Red Hill Public School is 1320th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.