Lambton High School vs Merewether High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lambton High School
Lambton · Government high school · 7-12
1,176 students · ICSEA 1057
Merewether High School
Broadmeadow · Government high school · 7-12
1,080 students · ICSEA 1206
| Measure | Lambton High School Lambton NSW | Merewether High School Broadmeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 539 | #61 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #355 of 1,472 | #168 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,176 | 1,080 |
| Girls / boys | 561 / 615 | 469 / 611 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1206 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.2 | 72.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lambton 2299 | Broadmeadow 2292 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lambton-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 67.1).
- •Merewether High School has the higher ICSEA (1206 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lambton High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.8).
- •Lambton High School is the larger school with 1,176 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 Lambton High School better than Merewether High School?
On the Success Index, Merewether High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 67.1 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 Lambton High School and Merewether High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lambton and Broadmeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lambton High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merewether High School has 14.8.
How do Lambton High School and Merewether High School rank in NSW?
Lambton High School is 145th of 539 and Merewether High School is 61st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.