Hamilton South Public School
Hamilton South Public School is a government primary school in Merewether, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1139, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 362 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% 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 Hamilton South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Hamilton South Public School ranks 141st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newcastle High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Hamilton South Public School scores 1139, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hamilton South Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Merewether
Hamilton South 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 Hamilton South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hamilton South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hamilton | 0.5 km | 1027 | 112 lower | 1,072 |
| St Francis Xavier's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hamilton | 0.7 km | 1096 | 43 lower | 959 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merewether | 0.7 km | 1141 | 2 higher | 387 |
| The Junction Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 0.9 km | 1115 | 24 lower | 450 |
| Hamilton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton | 1.4 km | 1106 | 33 lower | 306 |
| Merewether High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broadmeadow | 1.8 km | 1206 | 67 higher | 1,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamilton South Public School a government school?
Yes, Hamilton South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hamilton South Public School offer?
Hamilton South Public School offers K-6.
What is Hamilton South Public School's ICSEA score?
Hamilton South Public School has an ICSEA score of 1139, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hamilton South Public School?
Hamilton South Public School has 362 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hamilton South Public School?
The nearest schools to Hamilton South Public School are Newcastle High School (0.5 km), St Francis Xavier's College (0.7 km), St Joseph's Primary School (0.7 km).
Where is Hamilton South Public School located?
Hamilton South Public School is located in Merewether, NSW 2291. Visit the school website at https://hamiltons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.