Ashtonfield Public School vs Maitland Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 960 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashtonfield Public School
Ashtonfield · Government primary · K-6
514 students · ICSEA 1008
Maitland Christian School
Metford · Independent combined · K-12
832 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Ashtonfield Public School Ashtonfield NSW | Maitland Christian School Metford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #926 of 1,619 | #182 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2864 of 4,908 | #577 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 514 | 832 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 274 | 447 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 57.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 50.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Ashtonfield 2323 | Metford 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashtonfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.maitlandcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maitland Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (53.6 vs 47.6).
- •Maitland Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maitland Christian School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Maitland Christian School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 514.
- •Maitland Christian School has grown faster over five years (73% vs -4%).
- •Ashtonfield Public School is a government school while Maitland Christian School 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 Ashtonfield Public School better than Maitland Christian School?
On the Success Index, Maitland Christian School ranks higher (53.6 vs 47.6 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 Ashtonfield Public School and Maitland Christian School?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Ashtonfield and Metford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashtonfield Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maitland Christian School has 14.5.
How do Ashtonfield Public School and Maitland Christian School rank in NSW?
Ashtonfield Public School is 926th of 1,619 and Maitland Christian School is 182nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.