Adamstown Public School vs Merewether Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km 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
Merewether Heights Public School
Merewether Heights · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Adamstown Public School Adamstown NSW | Merewether Heights Public School Merewether Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #282 of 1,619 | #295 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #951 of 4,908 | #975 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 439 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 235 | 132 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Adamstown 2289 | Merewether Heights 2291 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | adamstown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | merewethht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.7 vs 70.5).
- •Merewether Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merewether Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.2).
- •Adamstown Public School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 269.
- •Adamstown Public School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -24%).
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 Merewether Heights Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adamstown Public School and Merewether Heights Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Adamstown and Merewether Heights 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 Merewether Heights Public School has 17.6.
How do Adamstown Public School and Merewether Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Adamstown Public School is 282nd of 1,619 and Merewether Heights Public School is 295th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.