All Saints College vs Hunter Trade College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints College
Maitland · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,191 students · ICSEA 1023
Hunter Trade College
Telarah · Independent high school · 11-12
257 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | All Saints College Maitland NSW | Hunter Trade College Telarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 539 | #384 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #449 of 1,472 | #1073 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,191 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 564 / 627 | 27 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +153% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.6 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 12% |
| Suburb | Maitland 2320 | Telarah 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maitlandasc.catholic.edu.au/ | htc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •All Saints College scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 34.6).
- •All Saints College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Saints College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.5).
- •All Saints College is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 257.
- •All Saints College has grown faster over five years (153% vs 8%).
- •All Saints College is a catholic school while Hunter Trade College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is All Saints College better than Hunter Trade College?
On the Success Index, All Saints College ranks higher (62.5 vs 34.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are All Saints College and Hunter Trade College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Maitland and Telarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hunter Trade College has 16.5.
How do All Saints College and Hunter Trade College rank in NSW?
All Saints College is 181st of 539 and Hunter Trade College is 384th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.