Hunter School of Performing Arts vs Merewether High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 857 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter School of Performing Arts
Broadmeadow · Government combined · K-12
1,094 students · ICSEA 1085
Merewether High School
Broadmeadow · Government high school · 7-12
1,080 students · ICSEA 1206
| Measure | Hunter School of Performing Arts Broadmeadow NSW | Merewether High School Broadmeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #155 of 314 | #61 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #490 of 1,259 | #168 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,094 | 1,080 |
| Girls / boys | 805 / 289 | 469 / 611 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1206 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 72.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadow 2292 | Broadmeadow 2292 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | huntperfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | merewether-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Merewether High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 58.3).
- •Merewether High School has the higher ICSEA (1206 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 1,080.
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 Hunter School of Performing Arts better than Merewether High School?
On the Success Index, Merewether High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 58.3 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 Hunter School of Performing Arts and Merewether High School?
About 857 m in a straight line, between Broadmeadow and Broadmeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter School of Performing Arts has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merewether High School has 14.8.
How do Hunter School of Performing Arts and Merewether High School rank in NSW?
Hunter School of Performing Arts is 155th of 314 and Merewether High School is 61st of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.