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The Mater Hospital

📍 Wollstonecraft

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1935 · private

About

The Mater Hospital in North Sydney is a private, not-for-profit hospital renowned for its dedication to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. With a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to the community. The Mater Hospital prioritises a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing not only on treating illnesses but also on promoting overall well-being. Their dedicated staff is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment, ensuring that each patient feels heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey. Whether you require a routine check-up, complex surgery, or ongoing treatment for a chronic condition, The Mater Hospital offers a wide range of specialties to cater to your individual needs. Their team of experienced specialists utilises the latest medical advancements and technologies to deliver the highest quality care possible.

Legal name
The Mater Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,192
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 64 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 26 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Wollstonecraft

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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