Hunter River Community School vs OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km 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
OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland
East Maitland · Independent combined · 3-12
108 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Hunter River Community School Metford NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland East Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #265 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #986 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | 3-12 |
| Students | 70 | 108 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 51 | 57 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Metford 2323 | East Maitland 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hunterrivc-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/maitland/ |
The verdict
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter River Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 6.9).
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland is the larger school with 108 students compared with 70.
- •Hunter River Community School is a government school while OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland 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 OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland?
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 OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Metford and East Maitland 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 OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland has 6.9.
How do Hunter River Community School and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland rank in NSW?
Hunter River Community School is unranked and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland is 265th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.