Adamstown Public School vs Hunter School of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 879 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adamstown Public School
Adamstown · Government primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 1078
Hunter School of Performing Arts
Broadmeadow · Government combined · K-12
1,094 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Adamstown Public School Adamstown NSW | Hunter School of Performing Arts Broadmeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #282 of 1,619 | #155 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #951 of 4,908 | #490 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 439 | 1,094 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 235 | 805 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Adamstown 2289 | Broadmeadow 2292 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | adamstown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | huntperfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Adamstown Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 58.3).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.2).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 439.
- •Adamstown Public School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -4%).
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 Adamstown Public School better than Hunter School of Performing Arts?
On the Success Index, Adamstown Public School ranks higher (70.7 vs 58.3 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 Adamstown Public School and Hunter School of Performing Arts?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Adamstown and Broadmeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adamstown Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hunter School of Performing Arts has 14.3.
How do Adamstown Public School and Hunter School of Performing Arts rank in NSW?
Adamstown Public School is 282nd of 1,619 and Hunter School of Performing Arts is 155th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.