Mater Dei College vs Wanneroo Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 3.6 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
Wanneroo Secondary College
Wanneroo · Government high school · 7-12
1,367 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Mater Dei College Edgewater WA | Wanneroo Secondary College Wanneroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 140 | #73 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #327 of 1,472 | #869 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,047 | 1,367 |
| Girls / boys | 532 / 515 | 686 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | 242 |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.5 | 94.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 49.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Edgewater 6027 | Wanneroo 6065 |
| Council area | Joondalup | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mdc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4125 |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei College scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 43.6).
- •Mater Dei College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Wanneroo Secondary College is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 1,047.
- •Mater Dei College has grown faster over five years (26% vs 16%).
- •Mater Dei College is a catholic school while Wanneroo Secondary College 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 Wanneroo Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei College ranks higher (68.1 vs 43.6 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 Mater Dei College and Wanneroo Secondary College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Wanneroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Dei College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wanneroo Secondary College has 14.4.
How do Mater Dei College and Wanneroo Secondary College rank in WA?
Mater Dei College is 19th of 140 and Wanneroo Secondary College is 73rd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.