Newcastle High School vs The Junction Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 922 m 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
The Junction Public School
Merewether · Government primary · K-6
450 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Newcastle High School Hamilton NSW | The Junction Public School Merewether NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 539 | #508 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #501 of 1,472 | #1533 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,072 | 450 |
| Girls / boys | 510 / 562 | 215 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 130 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.7 | 24.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 2303 | Merewether 2291 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | newcastle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | thejunctio-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Junction Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 60.6).
- •The Junction Public School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcastle High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.4).
- •Newcastle High School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 450.
- •Newcastle High School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -17%).
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 The Junction Public School?
On the Success Index, The Junction Public School ranks higher (64.2 vs 60.6 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 The Junction Public School?
About 922 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Merewether 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 The Junction Public School has 18.4.
How do Newcastle High School and The Junction Public School rank in NSW?
Newcastle High School is 201st of 539 and The Junction Public School is 508th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.