Hunter River Community School vs Maitland Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 429 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter River Community School
Metford · Government special · U
70 students · ICSEA 958
Maitland Christian School
Metford · Independent combined · K-12
832 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Hunter River Community School Metford NSW | Maitland Christian School Metford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #182 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #577 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 70 | 832 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 51 | 447 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 57.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 50.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Metford 2323 | Metford 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hunterrivc-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.maitlandcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maitland Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter River Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 14.5).
- •Maitland Christian School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 70.
- •Maitland Christian School has grown faster over five years (73% vs 0%).
- •Hunter River Community 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 Hunter River Community School better than Maitland Christian 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 Hunter River Community School and Maitland Christian School?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Metford and Metford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter River Community School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maitland Christian School has 14.5.
How do Hunter River Community School and Maitland Christian School rank in NSW?
Hunter River Community School is unranked and Maitland Christian School is 182nd of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.