Maitland High School
Maitland High School is a government secondary school in East Maitland, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 947, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 958 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% 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 High School compares
By ICSEA, Maitland High School ranks 419th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Maitland Grossmann High School, a government secondary school 0.7 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 High School scores 947, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About East Maitland
Maitland High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Maitland High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland Grossmann High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 0.7 km | 960 | 13 higher | 900 |
| Tenambit Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tenambit | 0.9 km | 893 | 54 lower | 283 |
| Maitland East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Maitland | 1.1 km | 975 | 28 higher | 559 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · East Maitland | 1.2 km | 1063 | 116 higher | 449 |
| Linuwel School LtdIndependent Combined · East Maitland | 1.2 km | 1041 | 94 higher | 244 |
| Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ashtonfield | 2.3 km | 1134 | 187 higher | 1,161 |
| Maitland Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Metford | 2.4 km | 1047 | 100 higher | 832 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maitland High School a government school?
Yes, Maitland High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Maitland High School offer?
Maitland High School offers 7-12.
What is Maitland High School's ICSEA score?
Maitland High School has an ICSEA score of 947, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Maitland High School?
Maitland High School has 958 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Maitland High School?
The nearest schools to Maitland High School are Maitland Grossmann High School (0.7 km), Tenambit Public School (0.9 km), OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland (0.9 km).
Where is Maitland High School located?
Maitland High School is located in East Maitland, NSW 2323. Visit the school website at https://maitland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.