Mater Dei College is a Catholic co-educational college serving the northern coastal region of Perth, with approx 1050 students from Year 7 to 12. The College has a focus on Faith, Learning, Service and Community. The College offers the Ballaruk Bursary to encourage Aboriginal enrolments. The wide ranging curriculum and co-curricular activities provide for a range of learning needs and cultural and recreational interests. This includes the Creative and Performing Arts, Learning Technologies and Design & Technology as well as the traditional core subjects. The study of Japanese and Indonesian is undertaken by all students in Years 7-9, and is available in the upper school whether as Certificate II course or TEE level. Student exchange programs with Japan and Indonesia are features of the LOTE program. VET courses are promoted strongly. The vertical homeroom structure is a feature of a pastoral care program well supported by the College community.Parental involvement in the College management and a range of committees and voluntary involvement is a feature of the College. An holistic education is provided at the College where independent learning is encouraged, as is a commitment to a personal best within the context of 'Learning for Life'.