Why choose us?

Maitland Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive Primary School in Maitland. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision:  We are inspired by the NSW Plan for Public Education and believe in educating the whole child and developing great citizens and great people.

We do this by:

We deliver a quality learning experience through which we demonstrate our values of respect, responsibility and personal best.

Contact us to find out if Maitland Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

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Why families choose us

"Communication with parents from teachers has been great in helping deal with areas needing improvement in my child's education" - parent at Maitland Public School.

"Wonderful staff, great initiatives, great school!" - parent at Maitland Public School.

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in Maitland, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

"Maitland Public School is a beautiful school where good things happen, my daughter is supported and loves her teachers." - parent of Maitland Public School.

"The staff are lovely and teachers are very accommodating to everyone's needs" - parent of Maitland Public School.

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.

Students engaged in group work, engaged in their learning in one of our positive learning environments within all classrooms.
Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • growth through high potential and gifted education
  • striving for personal improvement.

Star Struck representative dancers in costume for the performance.

A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

Students engaging in whole-class literacy activities, using individual whiteboards for writing.
We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.
Students posing together celebrating the warm Maitland Public School community and learning environment.

A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.

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Stories and highlights

Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.

Policies and reports

Discover our local school policies, reports and plans.