Hunter School of Performing Arts vs St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 874 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
St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
Broadmeadow · Catholic special · U
47 students · ICSEA 869
| Measure | Hunter School of Performing Arts Broadmeadow NSW | St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre Broadmeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #155 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #490 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 1,094 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 805 / 289 | 27 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 869 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 28% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadow 2292 | Broadmeadow 2292 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | huntperfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stlaurence.flexi.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 869), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 14.3).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 47.
- •St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre has grown faster over five years (12% vs -4%).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts is a government school while St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre 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 Hunter School of Performing Arts better than St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hunter School of Performing Arts and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre?
About 874 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 St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre has 6.9.
How do Hunter School of Performing Arts and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre rank in NSW?
Hunter School of Performing Arts is 155th of 314 and St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.