Hamilton South Public School vs Novoschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Novoschool
Newcastle West · Independent high school · 7-9
79 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Hamilton South Public School Merewether NSW | Novoschool Newcastle West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #546 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-9 |
| Students | 362 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 186 | 36 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 15% |
| Suburb | Merewether 2291 | Newcastle West 2302 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamiltons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.novoschool.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Novoschool scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 74.8).
- •Hamilton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Novoschool has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 16.0).
- •Hamilton South Public School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 79.
- •Hamilton South Public School is a government school while Novoschool is an independent 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 South Public School better than Novoschool?
On the Success Index, Novoschool ranks higher (79.7 vs 74.8 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 Novoschool?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Merewether and Newcastle West 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 Novoschool has 7.9.
How do Hamilton South Public School and Novoschool rank in NSW?
Hamilton South Public School is 142nd of 1,619 and Novoschool is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.