Maitland East Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 107 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maitland East Public School
East Maitland · Government primary · K-6
559 students · ICSEA 975
St Joseph's Primary School
East Maitland · Catholic primary · K-6
449 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Maitland East Public School East Maitland NSW | St Joseph's Primary School East Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1065 of 1,619 | #685 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3337 of 4,908 | #2086 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 559 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 316 | 227 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 9% |
| Suburb | East Maitland 2323 | East Maitland 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maitlande-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.eastmaitland.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 41.3).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maitland East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •Maitland East Public School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 449.
- •Maitland East Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
- •Maitland East Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic 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 Maitland East Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 41.3 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 Maitland East Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 107 m in a straight line, between East Maitland and East Maitland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maitland East Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 17.6.
How do Maitland East Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Maitland East Public School is 1065th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 685th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.