Mater Dei College vs North Woodvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Dei College
Edgewater · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,047 students · ICSEA 1056
North Woodvale Primary School
Woodvale · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Mater Dei College Edgewater WA | North Woodvale Primary School Woodvale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 140 | #200 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #327 of 1,472 | #1968 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,047 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 532 / 515 | 181 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.5 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Edgewater 6027 | Woodvale 6026 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mdc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5707 |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei College scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 59.5).
- •North Woodvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.0).
- •Mater Dei College is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 394.
- •Mater Dei College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -4%).
- •Mater Dei College is a catholic school while North Woodvale Primary 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 College better than North Woodvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei College ranks higher (68.1 vs 59.5 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 College and North Woodvale Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Woodvale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Dei College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Woodvale Primary School has 17.0.
How do Mater Dei College and North Woodvale Primary School rank in WA?
Mater Dei College is 19th of 140 and North Woodvale Primary School is 200th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.