Hamilton South Public School vs Newcastle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 497 m 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
Newcastle High School
Hamilton · Government high school · 7-12
1,072 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Hamilton South Public School Merewether NSW | Newcastle High School Hamilton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 1,619 | #201 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #546 of 4,908 | #501 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 362 | 1,072 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 186 | 510 / 562 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 130 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 94.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Merewether 2291 | Hamilton 2303 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamiltons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | newcastle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hamilton South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 60.6).
- •Hamilton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcastle High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.0).
- •Newcastle High School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 362.
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 Newcastle High School?
On the Success Index, Hamilton South Public School ranks higher (74.8 vs 60.6 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 Newcastle High School?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Merewether and Hamilton 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 Newcastle High School has 11.3.
How do Hamilton South Public School and Newcastle High School rank in NSW?
Hamilton South Public School is 142nd of 1,619 and Newcastle High School is 201st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.