Merewether Heights Public School
Merewether Heights Public School is a government primary school in Merewether Heights, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1129, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 269 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Merewether Heights NSW 2291. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merewether Heights Public School compares
By ICSEA, Merewether Heights Public School ranks 182nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 28 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Merewether Public School, a government primary school 1.1 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. Merewether Heights Public School scores 1129, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Merewether Heights
Merewether Heights Public School is located in Merewether Heights, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,022/wk and median rent of $580/wk. Population: 1,495.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merewether Heights suburb profileSchools near Merewether Heights Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merewether Heights Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Adamstown | 1.7 km | 1078 | 51 lower | 439 |
| Merewether High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broadmeadow | 1.9 km | 1206 | 77 higher | 1,080 |
| Hamilton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 2.1 km | 1139 | 10 higher | 362 |
| The Junction Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merewether | 2.1 km | 1115 | 14 lower | 450 |
| Trinity Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Adamstown | 2.3 km | 1090 | 39 lower | 849 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merewether | 2.3 km | 1141 | 12 higher | 387 |
| Belair Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Adamstown | 2.4 km | 1103 | 26 lower | 409 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merewether Heights Public School a government school?
Yes, Merewether Heights Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merewether Heights Public School offer?
Merewether Heights Public School offers K-6.
What is Merewether Heights Public School's ICSEA score?
Merewether Heights Public School has an ICSEA score of 1129, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merewether Heights Public School?
Merewether Heights Public School has 269 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merewether Heights Public School?
The nearest schools to Merewether Heights Public School are Merewether Public School (1.1 km), Holy Family Primary School (1.5 km), St Columba's Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Merewether Heights Public School located?
Merewether Heights Public School is located in Merewether Heights, NSW 2291. Visit the school website at https://merewethht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.