Merewether Heights Public School vs Merewether High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merewether Heights Public School
Merewether Heights · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1129
Merewether High School
Broadmeadow · Government high school · 7-12
1,080 students · ICSEA 1206
| Measure | Merewether Heights Public School Merewether Heights NSW | Merewether High School Broadmeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #295 of 1,619 | #61 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #975 of 4,908 | #168 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 269 | 1,080 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 137 | 469 / 611 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1206 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 72.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Merewether Heights 2291 | Broadmeadow 2292 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merewethht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | merewether-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Merewether High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 70.5).
- •Merewether High School has the higher ICSEA (1206 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merewether High School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.6).
- •Merewether High School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 269.
- •Merewether High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -24%).
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 Merewether Heights Public School better than Merewether High School?
On the Success Index, Merewether High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 70.5 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 Merewether Heights Public School and Merewether High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Merewether Heights and Broadmeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merewether Heights Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merewether High School has 14.8.
How do Merewether Heights Public School and Merewether High School rank in NSW?
Merewether Heights Public School is 295th of 1,619 and Merewether High School is 61st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.