Telarah Public School
Telarah Public School is a government primary school in Maitland, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 879, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 519 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 35% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Maitland NSW 2320. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Telarah Public School compares
By ICSEA, Telarah Public School ranks 1,918th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Paul's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Telarah Public School scores 879, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Telarah Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Telarah Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rutherford | 0.5 km | 996 | 117 higher | 370 |
| Rutherford Technology High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rutherford | 1.6 km | 922 | 43 higher | 1,405 |
| Rutherford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rutherford | 1.6 km | 933 | 54 higher | 1,007 |
| Hunter Trade CollegeIndependent Secondary · Telarah | 1.7 km | 978 | 99 higher | 257 |
| Maitland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 2.3 km | 936 | 57 higher | 405 |
| St John the Baptist Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maitland | 2.8 km | 1047 | 168 higher | 397 |
| All Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maitland | 2.9 km | 1023 | 144 higher | 1,191 |
| Gillieston Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillieston Heights | 3.0 km | 922 | 43 higher | 404 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Telarah Public School a government school?
Yes, Telarah Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Telarah Public School offer?
Telarah Public School offers P-6.
What is Telarah Public School's ICSEA score?
Telarah Public School has an ICSEA score of 879, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Telarah Public School?
Telarah Public School has 519 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Telarah Public School?
The nearest schools to Telarah Public School are St Paul's Primary School (0.5 km), Rutherford Technology High School (1.6 km), Rutherford Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Telarah Public School located?
Telarah Public School is located in Maitland, NSW 2320. Visit the school website at https://telarah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.