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Schools in Merewether

There are 4 schools in Merewether: 4 primary schools. By sector, that is 3 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Government schools in Merewether are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Merewether

Private schools in and near Newcastle, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Merewether

At a glance

Schools in Merewether in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 12.
  • They have about 1,338 students enrolled, 335 per school on average; the largest is The Junction Public School with 450.

Largest schools in Merewether

  1. The Junction Public School 450 students
  2. St Joseph's Primary School 387 students
  3. Hamilton South Public School 362 students
  4. Merewether Public School 139 students
Questions

Schools in Merewether: common questions

How many schools are there in Merewether NSW?
There are 4 schools in Merewether NSW, including 4 primary schools.
How many private schools are there in Merewether NSW?
1 Catholic and independent school, 25% of all schools in Merewether NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Merewether NSW?
The Junction Public School, with 450 students. Next are St Joseph's Primary School (387), Hamilton South Public School (362) and Merewether Public School (139).
Are there single-sex schools in Merewether NSW?
No. All 4 schools in Merewether NSW take both boys and girls.