Merewether Ocean Baths
Read 1,365 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
Compare the top 27 swim schools in Newcastle, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Data as of 29 September 2026 · 7,898 Google reviews across 27 listed businesses
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Merewether Ocean Baths (4.7 stars from 1,365 Google reviews), Newcastle Ocean Baths (4.6 stars from 1,947 Google reviews) and Coughlan's Swim Centre (4.6 stars from 266 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Newcastle swim schools ranking.
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The 27 swim schools listed on LocalLocal in Newcastle have 7,898 Google reviews in total. Their median rating is 4.4 stars. The median review count is 138.
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Merewether Ocean Baths (4.7 stars from 1,365 Google reviews); Newcastle Ocean Baths (4.6 stars from 1,947 Google reviews); Coughlan's Swim Centre (4.6 stars from 266 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Newcastle swim schools list. These ratings and review counts were recorded 29 September 2026. Confirm current availability with the business.
LocalLocal ranks swim schools by its published score: up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Ties use star rating and review count, followed by a stable business identifier.
LocalLocal lists 27 swim schools in Newcastle. Their public profiles report 7,898 Google reviews in total. The median rating is 4.4 stars with a median of 138 reviews.
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