Merewether High School
Scientia Ac Labore - success through knowledge and application.
About the school
Merewether High School is an academically selective high school catering for approximately 1080 students from across a wide geographical area within the Hunter Region. The school emphasises high expectations of academic achievement, providing a broad curriculum that encourages intellectual curiosity, creativity, and resilience among its students. Extra-curricular activities, including performing arts programs and various sporting pursuits, are a significant aspect of school life, enriching the overall educational experience.
The school's dedicated and experienced staff are committed to fostering a supportive environment for academically gifted and talented students, guiding them to achieve their personal best. Technology integration is a priority, with ongoing access to applications that enhance teaching and learning processes.
Merewether High School also boasts an active parent body that collaborates on welfare and environmental programs, reinforcing the school's commitment to community engagement. To enhance student outcomes, the school has established important links with the community, focusing on both academic and welfare development.
Located at 130 Chatham St, Broadmeadow, Merewether High School is well positioned and accessible for families within the region. The school is dedicated to ensuring every student thrives academically and personally, embodying a culture of integrity, diversity, and excellence.
Mission
Through learning, curiosity, and effort, every student at Merewether High School is supported to learn, grow, and succeed. Merewether High School aspires to be a leader of academic success in the Hunter Region.
Location & Catchment Area
- Merewether High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Adamstown Public School 451 m
- B Hunter School of Performing Arts 857 m
- C Hamilton Public School 1.0 km
- D Merewether Public School 1.1 km
- E Hamilton North Public School 1.4 km
- F New Lambton South Public School 1.6 km
- G Lambton High School 1.8 km
- H Hamilton South Public School 1.8 km
- I Merewether Heights Public School 1.9 km
- J New Lambton Public School 2.2 km
- K Islington Public School 2.2 km
- L Newcastle High School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 1,080 (469 girls, 611 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1,070.6
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1206 (percentile 99)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 1% / 7% / 19% / 73%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 5
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 34%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 72.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 180 |
| Year 8 | 180 |
| Year 9 | 179 |
| Year 10 | 180 |
| Year 11 | 181 |
| Year 12 | 180 |
| Total | 1,080 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,080 | 469 | 611 | - | 1206 | 72.2 |
| 2024 | 1,075 | 486 | 589 | 92.8 | 1203 | 72.1 |
| 2023 | 1,068 | 493 | 575 | 92.3 | 1199 | 71.7 |
| 2022 | 1,075 | 505 | 570 | 90.5 | 1207 | 70.7 |
| 2021 | 1,080 | 496 | 584 | 94.4 | 1211 | 71 |
| 2020 | 1,071 | 496 | 575 | - | 1208 | 70.2 |
| 2019 | 1,073 | 487 | 586 | 94.6 | 1202 | 70.5 |
| 2018 | 1,081 | 486 | 595 | 95 | 1202 | 71.8 |
| 2017 | 1,070 | 475 | 595 | 95.9 | 1205 | 71.5 |
| 2016 | 1,073 | 477 | 596 | 95.8 | 1200 | 71.8 |
| 2015 | 1,082 | 468 | 614 | 95.7 | 1196 | 72.5 |
| 2014 | 1,087 | 478 | 609 | 96.3 | 1190 | 72.7 |
| 2013 | 1,084 | 485 | 599 | 96.4 | 1196 | 72.3 |
| 2012 | 1,083 | 478 | 605 | 94.1 | 1114 | 71.8 |
| 2011 | 1,080 | 485 | 595 | 93 | 1120 | 71.9 |
| 2010 | 1,092 | 493 | 599 | - | 1123 | 72.1 |
| 2009 | 1,088 | 498 | 590 | - | 1071 | 72 |
| 2008 | 1,082 | 500 | 582 | - | 1071 | 71.6 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.