Mater Dei Catholic Primary School vs St George Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
Blakehurst · Catholic primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 1103
St George Christian School
Hurstville · Independent combined · K-12
845 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst NSW | St George Christian School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #451 of 1,619 | #46 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1358 of 4,908 | #114 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 400 | 845 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 207 | 405 / 440 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 73 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 70.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 42.1 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Blakehurst 2221 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mdblakehurst.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.sgcs.com.au |
The verdict
- •St George Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 66.2).
- •St George Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.5).
- •St George Christian School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 400.
- •St George Christian School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -3%).
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St George Christian School is an independent 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 Primary School better than St George Christian School?
On the Success Index, St George Christian School ranks higher (80.0 vs 66.2 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 Primary School and St George Christian School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Blakehurst and Hurstville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St George Christian School has 12.0.
How do Mater Dei Catholic Primary School and St George Christian School rank in NSW?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is 451st of 1,619 and St George Christian School is 46th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.