Merewether High School
Merewether High School is a government secondary school in Broadmeadow, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1206, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,080 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Broadmeadow NSW 2292. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merewether High School compares
By ICSEA, Merewether High School ranks 7th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Adamstown Public School, a government primary 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. Merewether High School scores 1206, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Broadmeadow
Merewether High School is located in Broadmeadow, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,653/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 1,688.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Broadmeadow suburb profileSchools near Merewether High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merewether High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Adamstown | 0.5 km | 1078 | 128 lower | 439 |
| Hunter School of Performing ArtsGovernment Combined · Broadmeadow | 0.9 km | 1085 | 121 lower | 1,094 |
| Hamilton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton | 1.0 km | 1106 | 100 lower | 306 |
| New Lambton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · New Lambton | 1.6 km | 1095 | 111 lower | 462 |
| Lambton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lambton | 1.8 km | 1057 | 149 lower | 1,176 |
| St Francis Xavier's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hamilton | 1.8 km | 1096 | 110 lower | 959 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merewether High School a government school?
Yes, Merewether High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merewether High School offer?
Merewether High School offers 7-12.
What is Merewether High School's ICSEA score?
Merewether High School has an ICSEA score of 1206, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merewether High School?
Merewether High School has 1,080 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merewether High School?
The nearest schools to Merewether High School are Adamstown Public School (0.5 km), Hunter School of Performing Arts (0.9 km), Hamilton Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Merewether High School located?
Merewether High School is located in Broadmeadow, NSW 2292. Visit the school website at https://merewether-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.