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Schools in Merewether, NSW

View school profiles in Merewether, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.

Schools

4

Government schools

3

Catholic schools

1

Independent schools

0

Average ICSEA

1,086

Total enrolments

1,338

Overview

Merewether school context

Merewether has 4 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 1,338 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 1,086.

For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Newcastle, Hamilton, Merewether Beach, Newcastle West, Merewether Heights and Broadmeadow.

Listed schools
4
Total enrolments
1,338
Average ICSEA
1,086
Suburb and state
Merewether, NSW

Schools

Merewether school list

The cards and table list each school recorded in Merewether, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.

Breakdown

Merewether school mix

Merewether has 4 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (3), and primary is the most common type (4).

Government3 · 75%
Catholic1 · 25%
Primary4 · 100%

Location

Map view for Merewether

Use the map link to check where the listed Merewether schools are located.

Merewether, New South Wales

Merewether is shown in the Newcastle local area, within the Newcastle local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Hamilton, Merewether Beach and Newcastle West.

Local area
Newcastle
Closest school suburb
Hamilton
Technical location data
Latitude
-32.93703
Longitude
151.75347
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Nearby suburbs

Nearby school suburbs around Merewether

Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Merewether.

Hamilton1.1 km away - 3 schoolsMerewether Beach1.3 km away - 1 schoolNewcastle West1.4 km away - 1 schoolMerewether Heights1.8 km away - 1 schoolNewcastle2.3 km away - 1 schoolBroadmeadow2.5 km away - 4 schoolsThe Hill2.6 km away - 1 schoolCarrington2.9 km away - 1 schoolIslington3.0 km away - 1 school

Data source

2025 Australian school profile data

ACARA school profile and location data

This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.

ACARA 2025

FAQ

Questions about schools in Merewether

How many schools are in Merewether, NSW?

There are 4 listed schools in Merewether in the current dataset.

Are there government schools in Merewether?

Yes. Merewether has 3 listed government schools.

What is the average ICSEA for Merewether schools?

The average ICSEA shown for Merewether schools is 1,086.

Which schools are listed in Merewether?

Hamilton South Public School, Merewether Public School, St Joseph's Primary School and The Junction Public School are listed for Merewether.

What data source is used for Merewether school information?

This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.