Newcastle High School vs Springwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 140 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle High School
Hamilton · Government high school · 7-12
1,072 students · ICSEA 1027
Springwood High School
Springwood · Government high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Newcastle High School Hamilton NSW | Springwood High School Springwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 539 | #240 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #501 of 1,472 | #627 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,072 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 510 / 562 | 274 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 130 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.7 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 2303 | Springwood 2777 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | newcastle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | springwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Newcastle High School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 55.0).
- •Newcastle High School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 566.
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 Newcastle High School better than Springwood High School?
On the Success Index, Newcastle High School ranks higher (60.6 vs 55.0 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 Newcastle High School and Springwood High School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Springwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newcastle High School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood High School has 11.3.
How do Newcastle High School and Springwood High School rank in NSW?
Newcastle High School is 201st of 539 and Springwood High School is 240th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.