Hunter Trade College
Hunter Trade College is an independent secondary school in Telarah, NSW offering 11-12. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Telarah NSW 2320. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hunter Trade College compares
By ICSEA, Hunter Trade College ranks 335th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Maitland Public School, a government primary school 1.5 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Hunter Trade College scores 978, near average.
Enrolment and location
Hunter Trade College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Telarah
Hunter Trade College is located in Telarah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,311/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 2,318.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Telarah suburb profileSchools near Hunter Trade College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hunter Trade College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 1.5 km | 936 | 42 lower | 405 |
| Gillieston Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillieston Heights | 1.6 km | 922 | 56 lower | 404 |
| Telarah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 1.7 km | 879 | 99 lower | 519 |
| St John the Baptist Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maitland | 1.9 km | 1047 | 69 higher | 397 |
| All Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maitland | 2.0 km | 1023 | 45 higher | 1,191 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rutherford | 2.2 km | 996 | 18 higher | 370 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hunter Trade College a government school?
No, Hunter Trade College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Hunter Trade College offer?
Hunter Trade College offers 11-12.
What is Hunter Trade College's ICSEA score?
Hunter Trade College has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hunter Trade College?
Hunter Trade College has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hunter Trade College?
The nearest schools to Hunter Trade College are Maitland Public School (1.5 km), Gillieston Public School (1.6 km), The Heights Learning Community (1.7 km).
Where is Hunter Trade College located?
Hunter Trade College is located in Telarah, NSW 2320. Visit the school website at https://htc.nsw.edu.au/.