Deniliquin High School vs Maitland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 685 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deniliquin High School
Deniliquin · Government high school · 7-12
432 students · ICSEA 948
Maitland High School
East Maitland · Government high school · 7-12
958 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Deniliquin High School Deniliquin NSW | Maitland High School East Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #366 of 539 | #389 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1027 of 1,472 | #1082 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 432 | 958 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 220 | 450 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | 91 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.7 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 19% |
| Suburb | Deniliquin 2710 | East Maitland 2323 |
| Council area | Edward River | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | deniliquin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | maitland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Deniliquin High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 34.2).
- •Deniliquin High School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deniliquin High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.4).
- •Maitland High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 432.
- •Maitland High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -16%).
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 Deniliquin High School better than Maitland High School?
On the Success Index, Deniliquin High School ranks higher (36.8 vs 34.2 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 Deniliquin High School and Maitland High School?
About 685 km in a straight line, between Deniliquin and East Maitland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deniliquin High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maitland High School has 11.4.
How do Deniliquin High School and Maitland High School rank in NSW?
Deniliquin High School is 366th of 539 and Maitland High School is 389th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.