Merewether High School vs Normanhurst Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 106 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
Normanhurst Boys High School
Normanhurst · Government high school · 7-12
752 students · ICSEA 1207
| Measure | Merewether High School Broadmeadow NSW | Normanhurst Boys High School Normanhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 539 | #29 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #168 of 1,472 | #87 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,080 | 752 |
| Girls / boys | 469 / 611 | 0 / 752 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1206 | 1207 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.2 | 58.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadow 2292 | Normanhurst 2076 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merewether-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | normanhurstboys.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Normanhurst Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 75.1).
- •Normanhurst Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1207 vs 1206), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Normanhurst Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Merewether High School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 752.
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 Normanhurst Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Normanhurst Boys High School ranks higher (78.8 vs 75.1 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 Merewether High School and Normanhurst Boys High School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadow and Normanhurst 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 Normanhurst Boys High School has 12.9.
How do Merewether High School and Normanhurst Boys High School rank in NSW?
Merewether High School is 61st of 539 and Normanhurst Boys High School is 29th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.