Bolwarra Public School vs Maitland Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bolwarra Public School
Bolwarra · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 1032
Maitland Public School
Maitland · Government primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Bolwarra Public School Bolwarra NSW | Maitland Public School Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #946 of 1,619 | #1500 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2919 of 4,908 | #4561 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 200 | 202 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 28.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 19% |
| Suburb | Bolwarra 2320 | Maitland 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maitland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bolwarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 24.0).
- •Bolwarra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maitland Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
- •Maitland Public School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 390.
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 Bolwarra Public School better than Maitland Public School?
On the Success Index, Bolwarra Public School ranks higher (46.9 vs 24.0 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 Bolwarra Public School and Maitland Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bolwarra and Maitland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bolwarra Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maitland Public School has 14.2.
How do Bolwarra Public School and Maitland Public School rank in NSW?
Bolwarra Public School is 946th of 1,619 and Maitland Public School is 1500th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.