The Junction Public School
The Junction Public School is a government primary school in Merewether, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1115, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 450 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Merewether NSW 2291. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Junction Public School compares
By ICSEA, The Junction Public School ranks 254th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. The Junction Public School scores 1115, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Merewether
The Junction Public School is located in Merewether, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,287/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 11,788.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merewether suburb profileSchools near The Junction Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Junction Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merewether | 0.3 km | 1141 | 26 higher | 387 |
| Hamilton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 0.9 km | 1139 | 24 higher | 362 |
| Newcastle High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hamilton | 0.9 km | 1027 | 88 lower | 1,072 |
| St Francis Xavier's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hamilton | 1.5 km | 1096 | 19 lower | 959 |
| Newcastle East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Newcastle | 2.0 km | 1112 | 3 lower | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Junction Public School a government school?
Yes, The Junction Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Junction Public School offer?
The Junction Public School offers K-6.
What is The Junction Public School's ICSEA score?
The Junction Public School has an ICSEA score of 1115, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Junction Public School?
The Junction Public School has 450 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Junction Public School?
The nearest schools to The Junction Public School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.3 km), Newcastle Grammar Park School Campus (0.6 km), Hamilton South Public School (0.9 km).
Where is The Junction Public School located?
The Junction Public School is located in Merewether, NSW 2291. Visit the school website at https://thejunctio-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.