Maitland Christian School
Maitland Christian School is an independent combined school in Metford, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1047, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 832 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Metford NSW 2323. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Maitland Christian School compares
By ICSEA, Maitland Christian School ranks 192nd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Arise Christian College, an independent combined school 0.0 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 Christian School scores 1047, near average.
Enrolment and location
Maitland Christian School 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 Metford
Maitland Christian School is located in Metford, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,484/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 4,707.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Metford suburb profileSchools near Maitland Christian School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Maitland Christian School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Metford | 0.4 km | 887 | 160 lower | 265 |
| Ashtonfield Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashtonfield | 1.0 km | 1008 | 39 lower | 514 |
| Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ashtonfield | 1.1 km | 1134 | 87 higher | 1,161 |
| Maitland High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 2.4 km | 947 | 100 lower | 958 |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Chisholm | 2.7 km | 1064 | 17 higher | 614 |
| Tenambit Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tenambit | 2.7 km | 893 | 154 lower | 283 |
| St Bede's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Chisholm | 2.8 km | 1030 | 17 lower | 910 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maitland Christian School a government school?
No, Maitland Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Maitland Christian School offer?
Maitland Christian School offers K-12.
What is Maitland Christian School's ICSEA score?
Maitland Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1047, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Maitland Christian School?
Maitland Christian School has 832 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Maitland Christian School?
The nearest schools to Maitland Christian School are Arise Christian College (0.0 km), Hunter River Community School (0.4 km), Metford Public School (0.4 km).
Where is Maitland Christian School located?
Maitland Christian School is located in Metford, NSW 2323. Visit the school website at http://www.maitlandcs.nsw.edu.au.