Hawkesbury High School vs Maitland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 117 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkesbury High School
Freemans Reach · Government high school · 7-12
418 students · ICSEA 946
Maitland High School
East Maitland · Government high school · 7-12
958 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Hawkesbury High School Freemans Reach NSW | Maitland High School East Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #391 of 539 | #389 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1087 of 1,472 | #1082 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 418 | 958 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 211 | 450 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | 91 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 19% |
| Suburb | Freemans Reach 2756 | East Maitland 2323 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hawkesbury-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | maitland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.0 vs 34.2).
- •Maitland High School has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawkesbury High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.4).
- •Maitland High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 418.
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 Hawkesbury High School better than Maitland High School?
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 Hawkesbury High School and Maitland High School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Freemans Reach and East Maitland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hawkesbury High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maitland High School has 11.4.
How do Hawkesbury High School and Maitland High School rank in NSW?
Hawkesbury High School is 391st of 539 and Maitland High School is 389th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.