Maitland High School vs Tenambit Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 886 m 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
Tenambit Public School
Tenambit · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 893
| Measure | Maitland High School East Maitland NSW | Tenambit Public School Tenambit NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #389 of 539 | #1549 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1082 of 1,472 | #4680 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 958 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 450 / 508 | 144 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 893 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.8 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 29% |
| Suburb | East Maitland 2323 | Tenambit 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maitland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | tenambit-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Maitland High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.2 vs 22.1).
- •Maitland High School has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 893), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maitland High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Maitland High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 283.
- •Maitland High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -22%).
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 Tenambit Public School?
On the Success Index, Maitland High School ranks higher (34.2 vs 22.1 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 Tenambit Public School?
About 886 m in a straight line, between East Maitland and Tenambit 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 Tenambit Public School has 12.4.
How do Maitland High School and Tenambit Public School rank in NSW?
Maitland High School is 389th of 539 and Tenambit Public School is 1549th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.