Mater Dei Catholic Primary School vs St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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 Raphael's Catholic Primary School
South Hurstville · Catholic primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst NSW | St Raphael's Catholic Primary School South Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #451 of 1,619 | #163 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1358 of 4,908 | #592 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 400 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 207 | 93 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blakehurst 2221 | South Hurstville 2221 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mdblakehurst.syd.catholic.edu.au | strhurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Raphael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 66.2).
- •St Raphael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Raphael's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.5).
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 210.
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 Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Raphael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.4 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 Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blakehurst and South 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 Raphael's Catholic Primary School has 15.4.
How do Mater Dei Catholic Primary School and St Raphael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is 451st of 1,619 and St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is 163rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.