Schools in Metford, NSW — all 4 schools
Metford, NSW 2323 has 4 schools. The table below lists every one with its sector, year levels, enrolment and published Year 7 fee, followed by the government catchment zones that cover the suburb.
Schools
4
2 government, 2 independent
Primary / Secondary
2 / 1
Students enrolled
774
Activity providers
2
Every school in Metford
| School | Sector | Levels | Students | Year 7 fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arise Christian College | Independent | — | — | |
| Hunter River Community School | Government | — | — | |
| Maitland Christian School | Independent | Kinder · Primary · Secondary | 461 | $8,582 |
| Metford Public School | Government | Kinder · Primary | 313 | — |
Government school zones covering Metford
Live inside these catchments and the school below is generally your guaranteed local intake. Zones are set by address, so confirm with the school before you commit.
- Metford PS · Primary
- Maitland Grossmann HS · Secondary
After-school activities in Metford
2 activity providers run classes in Metford — sport, music, tutoring and creative arts, most of them within a few minutes of these schools.
Open the Metford family guideMetford within Maitland City
1 of the council area’s 11 activity providers · 3rd of 8 suburbs by number of providers
Schools in nearby suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are there in Metford?
There are 4 schools in Metford, NSW — 2 government, 2 independent. 2 offer primary years and 1 offer secondary years.
Which school zone is Metford in?
Metford falls inside the catchment for Metford PS, Maitland Grossmann HS. Zones are drawn by address, so two streets in the same suburb can belong to different schools — check your exact address.
Sources: the AroundSchools school database, the ACARA Australian Schools List (CC BY 4.0) and NSW Department of Education school zones (CC BY 4.0), updated 2026. Fees are the most recently published figures and exclude levies and extras. About our data sources