Merewether High School vs Merewether Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merewether High School
Broadmeadow · Government high school · 7-12
1,080 students · ICSEA 1206
Merewether Public School
Merewether · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Merewether High School Broadmeadow NSW | Merewether Public School Merewether NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 539 | #1117 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #168 of 1,472 | #3497 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,080 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 469 / 611 | 60 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1206 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.2 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 31% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadow 2292 | Merewether 2291 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merewether-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | merewether-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Merewether High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 39.0).
- •Merewether High School has the higher ICSEA (1206 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merewether Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.8).
- •Merewether High School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 139.
- •Merewether High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -11%).
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 High School better than Merewether Public School?
On the Success Index, Merewether High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 39.0 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 High School and Merewether Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadow and Merewether in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merewether High School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merewether Public School has 10.1.
How do Merewether High School and Merewether Public School rank in NSW?
Merewether High School is 61st of 539 and Merewether Public School is 1117th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.