Hunter Valley Grammar School vs Maitland Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Valley Grammar School
Ashtonfield · Independent combined · K-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1134
Maitland Christian School
Metford · Independent combined · K-12
832 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Hunter Valley Grammar School Ashtonfield NSW | Maitland Christian School Metford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 314 | #182 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #85 of 1,259 | #577 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,161 | 832 |
| Girls / boys | 552 / 609 | 447 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.9 | 57.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.9 | 50.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Ashtonfield 2323 | Metford 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au | www.maitlandcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hunter Valley Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 53.6).
- •Hunter Valley Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter Valley Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.5).
- •Hunter Valley Grammar School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 832.
- •Maitland Christian School has grown faster over five years (73% vs 6%).
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 Valley Grammar School better than Maitland Christian School?
On the Success Index, Hunter Valley Grammar School ranks higher (81.2 vs 53.6 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 Hunter Valley Grammar School and Maitland Christian School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ashtonfield and Metford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter Valley Grammar School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maitland Christian School has 14.5.
How do Hunter Valley Grammar School and Maitland Christian School rank in NSW?
Hunter Valley Grammar School is 36th of 314 and Maitland Christian School is 182nd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.