Hamilton North Public School vs Hunter School of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton North Public School
Broadmeadow · Government primary · K-6
123 students · ICSEA 1030
Hunter School of Performing Arts
Broadmeadow · Government combined · K-12
1,094 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Hamilton North Public School Broadmeadow NSW | Hunter School of Performing Arts Broadmeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #728 of 1,619 | #155 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2213 of 4,908 | #490 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 123 | 1,094 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 64 | 805 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 6% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadow 2292 | Broadmeadow 2292 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamiltonn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | huntperfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 56.5).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 123.
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -26%).
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 Hamilton North Public School better than Hunter School of Performing Arts?
On the Success Index, Hunter School of Performing Arts ranks higher (58.3 vs 56.5 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 Hamilton North Public School and Hunter School of Performing Arts?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadow and Broadmeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton North Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hunter School of Performing Arts has 14.3.
How do Hamilton North Public School and Hunter School of Performing Arts rank in NSW?
Hamilton North Public School is 728th 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.