WA · Catholic Secondary
Mater Dei College
Edgewater 6027 · 7-12
Mater Dei College is a Catholic secondary school in Edgewater, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1056, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,047 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
How Mater Dei College compares
By ICSEA, Mater Dei College ranks 32nd of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Edgewater Primary School, a government primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mater Dei College scores 1056 — above average.
Enrolment and location
Mater Dei College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Edgewater
Mater Dei College is located in Edgewater, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $2,016/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 4,657.
View full Edgewater suburb profile →Schools near Mater Dei College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mater Dei College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Edgewater | 0.3 km | 1064 | 8 higher | 414 |
| Eddystone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Heathridge | 0.8 km | 1013 | 43 lower | 322 |
| Belridge Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Beldon | 1.5 km | 1010 | 46 lower | 959 |
| Belridge Secondary Education Support CentreGovernment Secondary · Beldon | 1.5 km | 1039 | 17 lower | 111 |
| Heathridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Heathridge | 1.6 km | 1011 | 45 lower | 191 |
| Alta-1 College - Winton Road Joondalup CampusIndependent Secondary · Joondalup | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Alta-1 CollegeIndependent Secondary · Joondalup | 1.8 km | 950 | 106 lower | 845 |
| Alta-1 College - Girls' Campus JoondalupIndependent Secondary · Joondalup | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Wanneroo Secondary College - Joondalup CampusGovernment Secondary · Joondalup | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Beldon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Beldon | 2.2 km | 1016 | 40 lower | 303 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mater Dei College a government school?
No, Mater Dei College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mater Dei College offer?
Mater Dei College offers 7-12.
What is Mater Dei College's ICSEA score?
Mater Dei College has an ICSEA score of 1056, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mater Dei College?
Mater Dei College has 1,047 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mater Dei College?
The nearest schools to Mater Dei College are Edgewater Primary School (0.3 km), Eddystone Primary School (0.8 km), Belridge Secondary College (1.5 km).
Where is Mater Dei College located?
Mater Dei College is located in Edgewater, WA 6027. Visit the school website at http://www.mdc.wa.edu.au.