Hamilton South Public School vs St Francis Xavier's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 698 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
St Francis Xavier's College
Hamilton · Catholic high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Hamilton South Public School Merewether NSW | St Francis Xavier's College Hamilton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 1,619 | #9 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #546 of 4,908 | #22 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 362 | 959 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 186 | 501 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 344 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 91.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Merewether 2291 | Hamilton 2303 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamiltons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hamilton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's College scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 74.8).
- •Hamilton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier's College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.0).
- •St Francis Xavier's College is the larger school with 959 students compared with 362.
- •St Francis Xavier's College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -14%).
- •Hamilton South Public School is a government school while St Francis Xavier's College 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 South Public School better than St Francis Xavier's College?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's College ranks higher (84.6 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 St Francis Xavier's College?
About 698 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 St Francis Xavier's College has 10.5.
How do Hamilton South Public School and St Francis Xavier's College rank in NSW?
Hamilton South Public School is 142nd of 1,619 and St Francis Xavier's College is 9th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.