HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
88.50
AU Guide Score
403
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
29
All Rounders
Student Count
9
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Broadmeadow Community & Property
Population Overview
3.1%
Chinese Population
1,688
Total Population
815
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area
Safety Rating
29,799
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
37.7%
English
36.0%
Aust
14.4%
Irish
10.3%
Scottish
Rental Prices
$695
3BR House
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2BR House
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3BR Unit
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2BR Unit
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About This School
Merewether High School is a selective public school located in Newcastle Region, Broadmeadow, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. 2025 HSC: 403 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 2 per student, among NSW's top performers), 29 All-rounders, 9 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 88. Area: safety concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Merewether High School achieved 403 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 2 per student, among the top performers in NSW, 29 All-round Achievers, 9 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 88 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Merewether High School is a selective public school located in Broadmeadow, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 1100 students. Entry is through the Selective High School Placement Test, highly competitive.
Merewether High School is located in 纽卡斯尔周边, Broadmeadow. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 1,688, with Chinese comprising 3.10%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: English (37.74%), Aust (35.96%), Irish (14.40%), Scottish (10.25%), German (4.21%).
Merewether High School is located in 纽卡斯尔周边, Broadmeadow. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Broadmeadow has a crime rate of 29,799 per 100,000, which is 4.49x the NSW average (6,635). High crime area, recommend careful consideration.
Merewether High School is located in Broadmeadow (postcode 2292). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025),
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025