Heathridge Primary School vs Mater Dei College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathridge Primary School
Heathridge · Government primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 1011
Mater Dei College
Edgewater · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,047 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Heathridge Primary School Heathridge WA | Mater Dei College Edgewater WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 583 | #19 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #2515 of 4,908 | #327 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 191 | 1,047 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 114 | 532 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 203 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 139 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 83.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 39.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Heathridge 6027 | Edgewater 6027 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5632 | www.mdc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei College scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 52.6).
- •Mater Dei College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.5).
- •Mater Dei College is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 191.
- •Mater Dei College has grown faster over five years (26% vs 6%).
- •Heathridge Primary School 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 Heathridge Primary School better than Mater Dei College?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei College ranks higher (68.1 vs 52.6 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 Heathridge Primary School and Mater Dei College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Heathridge and Edgewater in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathridge Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei College has 12.5.
How do Heathridge Primary School and Mater Dei College rank in WA?
Heathridge Primary School is 271st of 583 and Mater Dei College is 19th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.