About the school
Maitland High School is a comprehensive high school located in East Maitland, serving students from diverse backgrounds. With over 140 years of educational experience, the school successfully blends traditional values with contemporary teaching methods. It aims to provide a supportive learning environment, allowing each student to thrive academically and personally. The school's motto, 'En Avant' (Go Forward), embodies the spirit of progress that permeates its community.
Curriculum and Opportunities
Maitland High School offers a wide-ranging curriculum, including Board-Developed and Board-Endorsed Courses, Vocational Education Training Courses (VET) with work placements, and TAFE Delivered VET Courses. This diverse selection ensures that all students can find subjects that ignite their passions and align with their career aspirations. Furthermore, partnerships with local institutions such as The University of Newcastle and Hunter TAFE provide additional pathways for students interested in further education.
Community and Support
The school promotes an inclusive and safe environment for all students, relying on a dedicated team of teachers and support staff who collaborate with families to create tailored learning strategies. The engagement with feeder primary schools further strengthens community connections and fosters a culture of support.
Facilities and Initiatives
Maitland High School's facilities are continuously upgraded to enhance the learning experience, including health-focused initiatives like the Cooler Classrooms project. The school also maintains a strong presence in sporting and cultural activities, providing students with well-rounded educational experiences.
Mission
Maitland High School is a proud public school with a long tradition of excellence, equity, and care. The school welcomes all students from all backgrounds and empowers them to learn and discover their passions.
Location & Catchment Area
- Maitland High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Maitland Grossmann High School 697 m
- B Tenambit Public School 886 m
- C Maitland East Public School 1.1 km
- D Hunter River Community School 2.4 km
- E Metford Public School 2.4 km
- F Ashtonfield Public School 2.8 km
- G Morpeth Public School 4.1 km
- H Nillo Infants School 4.2 km
- I Maitland Public School 4.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 958 (450 girls, 508 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 956
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 947 (percentile 23)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 47% / 30% / 16% / 8%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 119
- Indigenous students
- 19%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 83.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 23.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 193 |
| Year 8 | 200 |
| Year 9 | 172 |
| Year 10 | 160 |
| Year 11 | 142 |
| Year 12 | 91 |
| Total | 958 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 958 | 450 | 508 | - | 947 | 83.8 |
| 2024 | 931 | 438 | 493 | 76.6 | 948 | 80.5 |
| 2023 | 936 | 447 | 489 | 77.6 | 942 | 77.6 |
| 2022 | 990 | 465 | 525 | 75 | 933 | 82.7 |
| 2021 | 1,039 | 492 | 547 | 81.2 | 946 | 80.4 |
| 2020 | 996 | 459 | 537 | - | 945 | 77.3 |
| 2019 | 978 | 455 | 523 | 85.1 | 946 | 75.8 |
| 2018 | 963 | 452 | 511 | 85 | 934 | 72.3 |
| 2017 | 911 | 427 | 484 | 87.9 | 935 | 69.5 |
| 2016 | 877 | 414 | 463 | 85 | 929 | 68.4 |
| 2015 | 885 | 425 | 460 | 84.3 | 928 | 70.3 |
| 2014 | 869 | 420 | 449 | 84.6 | 932 | 66.5 |
| 2013 | 893 | 445 | 448 | 87.4 | 937 | 65.7 |
| 2012 | 848 | 433 | 415 | 88.7 | 940 | 60.1 |
| 2011 | 824 | 408 | 416 | 88.1 | 938 | 59.2 |
| 2010 | 786 | 391 | 395 | - | 942 | 59.4 |
| 2009 | 757 | 385 | 372 | - | 994 | 57.1 |
| 2008 | 811 | 415 | 396 | - | 994 | 60.1 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.