Hamilton Public School vs St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
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 Public School
Hamilton · Government primary · K-6
306 students · ICSEA 1106
St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
Broadmeadow · Catholic special · U
47 students · ICSEA 869
| Measure | Hamilton Public School Hamilton NSW | St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre Broadmeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #284 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #954 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 306 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 156 | 27 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 869 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 28% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 2303 | Broadmeadow 2292 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamilton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stlaurence.flexi.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Public School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 869), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 18.8).
- •Hamilton Public School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 47.
- •St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre has grown faster over five years (12% vs -3%).
- •Hamilton Public School is a government school while St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Public School better than St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre?
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 Hamilton Public School and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Broadmeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton Public School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre has 6.9.
How do Hamilton Public School and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre rank in NSW?
Hamilton Public School is 284th of 1,619 and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.