Merewether Heights Public School vs Taverners Hill Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 118 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
Taverners Hill Infants School
Petersham · Government primary · K-2
20 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Merewether Heights Public School Merewether Heights NSW | Taverners Hill Infants School Petersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #295 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #975 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 269 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 137 | 8 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 2.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Merewether Heights 2291 | Petersham 2049 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merewethht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tavernersh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Taverners Hill Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 70.5).
- •Taverners Hill Infants School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 17.6).
- •Merewether Heights Public School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 20.
- •Merewether Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -44%).
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 Taverners Hill Infants School?
On the Success Index, Taverners Hill Infants School ranks higher (78.9 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 Taverners Hill Infants School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Merewether Heights and Petersham 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 Taverners Hill Infants School has 9.1.
How do Merewether Heights Public School and Taverners Hill Infants School rank in NSW?
Merewether Heights Public School is 295th of 1,619 and Taverners Hill Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.