Metford Public School vs OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Metford Public School
Metford · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 887
OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland
East Maitland · Independent combined · 3-12
108 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Metford Public School Metford NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland East Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1509 of 1,619 | #265 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4582 of 4,908 | #986 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 3-12 |
| Students | 265 | 108 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 146 | 57 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 0% |
| Suburb | Metford 2323 | East Maitland 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | metford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/maitland/ |
The verdict
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland scores higher on the Success Index (33.9 vs 23.7).
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 12.3).
- •Metford Public School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 108.
- •Metford Public School is a government school while OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland is an independent 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 Metford Public School better than OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland?
On the Success Index, OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland ranks higher (33.9 vs 23.7 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 Metford Public School and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Metford and East Maitland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Metford Public School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland has 6.9.
How do Metford Public School and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland rank in NSW?
Metford Public School is 1509th of 1,619 and OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland is 265th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.