Arise Christian College vs OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arise Christian College
Metford · Independent special · U
61 students · ICSEA 971
OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland
East Maitland · Independent combined · 3-12
108 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Arise Christian College Metford NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland East Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #265 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #986 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | 3-12 |
| Students | 61 | 108 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 35 | 57 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 0% |
| Suburb | Metford 2323 | East Maitland 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arisecc.nsw.edu.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/maitland/ |
The verdict
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 8.5).
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland is the larger school with 108 students compared with 61.
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 Arise Christian College better than OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arise Christian College and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Metford and East Maitland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arise Christian College has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland has 6.9.
How do Arise Christian College and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland rank in NSW?
Arise Christian College is unranked and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland is 265th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.