Maitland High School vs St Bede's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maitland High School
East Maitland · Government high school · 7-12
958 students · ICSEA 947
St Bede's Catholic College
Chisholm · Catholic high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Maitland High School East Maitland NSW | St Bede's Catholic College Chisholm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #389 of 539 | #106 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1082 of 1,472 | #278 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 958 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 450 / 508 | 489 / 421 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +154% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.8 | 79.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 9% |
| Suburb | East Maitland 2323 | Chisholm 2322 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maitland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.chisholmsb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 34.2).
- •St Bede's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maitland High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 910.
- •St Bede's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (154% vs -4%).
- •Maitland High School is a government school while St Bede's Catholic College 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 High School better than St Bede's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Bede's Catholic College ranks higher (70.5 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 Maitland High School and St Bede's Catholic College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between East Maitland and Chisholm in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maitland High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's Catholic College has 11.4.
How do Maitland High School and St Bede's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Maitland High School is 389th of 539 and St Bede's Catholic College is 106th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.