Maitland East Public School
Maitland East Public School is a government primary school in East Maitland, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 975, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 559 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
East Maitland NSW 2323. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Maitland East Public School compares
By ICSEA, Maitland East Public School ranks 1,315th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. Maitland East Public School scores 975, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About East Maitland
Maitland East Public School is located in East Maitland, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,422/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 11,860.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
East Maitland suburb profileSchools near Maitland East Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Maitland East Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · East Maitland | 0.1 km | 1063 | 88 higher | 449 |
| Maitland Grossmann High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 0.8 km | 960 | 15 lower | 900 |
| Maitland High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 1.1 km | 947 | 28 lower | 958 |
| Tenambit Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tenambit | 2.0 km | 893 | 82 lower | 283 |
| Linuwel School LtdIndependent Combined · East Maitland | 2.0 km | 1041 | 66 higher | 244 |
| Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ashtonfield | 2.4 km | 1134 | 159 higher | 1,161 |
| All Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maitland | 2.7 km | 1023 | 48 higher | 1,191 |
| St John the Baptist Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maitland | 2.8 km | 1047 | 72 higher | 397 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maitland East Public School a government school?
Yes, Maitland East Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Maitland East Public School offer?
Maitland East Public School offers K-6.
What is Maitland East Public School's ICSEA score?
Maitland East Public School has an ICSEA score of 975, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Maitland East Public School?
Maitland East Public School has 559 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Maitland East Public School?
The nearest schools to Maitland East Public School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.1 km), Maitland Grossmann High School (0.8 km), Maitland High School (1.1 km).
Where is Maitland East Public School located?
Maitland East Public School is located in East Maitland, NSW 2323. Visit the school website at https://maitlande-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.