Hamilton South Public School vs Merewether Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton South Public School
Merewether · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 1139
Merewether Heights Public School
Merewether Heights · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Hamilton South Public School Merewether NSW | Merewether Heights Public School Merewether Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 1,619 | #295 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #546 of 4,908 | #975 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 362 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 186 | 132 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Merewether 2291 | Merewether Heights 2291 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamiltons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | merewethht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hamilton South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 70.5).
- •Hamilton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamilton South Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.6).
- •Hamilton South Public School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 269.
- •Hamilton South Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% 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 Hamilton South Public School better than Merewether Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Hamilton South Public School ranks higher (74.8 vs 70.5 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 South Public School and Merewether Heights Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Merewether and Merewether Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton South Public School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merewether Heights Public School has 17.6.
How do Hamilton South Public School and Merewether Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Hamilton South Public School is 142nd 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.