Belridge Secondary College vs Mater Dei College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belridge Secondary College
Beldon · Government high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1010
Mater Dei College
Edgewater · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,047 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Belridge Secondary College Beldon WA | Mater Dei College Edgewater WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 140 | #19 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #900 of 1,472 | #327 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 959 | 1,047 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 513 | 532 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | 203 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 83.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 39.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Beldon 6027 | Edgewater 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4153 | www.mdc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei College scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 42.1).
- •Mater Dei College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Mater Dei College is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 959.
- •Mater Dei College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -6%).
- •Belridge Secondary College is a government school while Mater Dei 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 Belridge Secondary College better than Mater Dei College?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei College ranks higher (68.1 vs 42.1 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 Belridge Secondary College and Mater Dei College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Beldon and Edgewater in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belridge Secondary College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei College has 12.5.
How do Belridge Secondary College and Mater Dei College rank in WA?
Belridge Secondary College is 79th of 140 and Mater Dei College is 19th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.