Linuwel School Ltd vs Maitland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Linuwel School Ltd
East Maitland · Independent combined · K-12
244 students · ICSEA 1041
Maitland High School
East Maitland · Government high school · 7-12
958 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Linuwel School Ltd East Maitland NSW | Maitland High School East Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 314 | #389 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 1,259 | #1082 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 244 | 958 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 117 | 450 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | 91 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 19% |
| Suburb | East Maitland 2323 | East Maitland 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.linuwel.nsw.edu.au/ | maitland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Linuwel School Ltd scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 34.2).
- •Linuwel School Ltd has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maitland High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 244.
- •Linuwel School Ltd is a independent school while Maitland High School is a government 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 Linuwel School Ltd better than Maitland High School?
On the Success Index, Linuwel School Ltd ranks higher (51.6 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 Linuwel School Ltd and Maitland High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between East Maitland and East Maitland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Linuwel School Ltd has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maitland High School has 11.4.
How do Linuwel School Ltd and Maitland High School rank in NSW?
Linuwel School Ltd is 196th of 314 and Maitland High School is 389th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.