Maitland Grossmann High School vs Wagga Wagga High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 471 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maitland Grossmann High School
East Maitland · Government high school · 7-12
900 students · ICSEA 960
Wagga Wagga High School
Wagga Wagga · Government high school · 7-12
818 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Maitland Grossmann High School East Maitland NSW | Wagga Wagga High School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #431 of 539 | #394 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1182 of 1,472 | #1093 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 900 | 818 |
| Girls / boys | 430 / 470 | 406 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.8 | 68.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 13% |
| Suburb | East Maitland 2323 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Maitland | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | maitgross-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | waggawagga-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wagga Wagga High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.8 vs 30.0).
- •Maitland Grossmann High School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 818.
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 Grossmann High School better than Wagga Wagga High School?
On the Success Index, Wagga Wagga High School ranks higher (33.8 vs 30.0 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 Grossmann High School and Wagga Wagga High School?
About 471 km in a straight line, between East Maitland and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maitland Grossmann High School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wagga Wagga High School has 11.9.
How do Maitland Grossmann High School and Wagga Wagga High School rank in NSW?
Maitland Grossmann High School is 431st of 539 and Wagga Wagga High School is 394th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.