Alma Public School

Alma Public School is a government primary school in Broken Hill, NSW offering P-6. With an ICSEA score of 875, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 255 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 32% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.

Broken Hill NSW 2880. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

875

7th percentile

Enrolments

255

P-6

Students per teacher

10:1

26 teaching staff

Indigenous students

32%

of enrolments

Language background other than English

of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Alma Public School compares

By ICSEA, Alma Public School ranks 1,924th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Railway Town Public School, a government primary school 2.5 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Alma Public School scores 875, below average.

ICSEA 875Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

875

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Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Alma Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Alma Public School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Broken Hill

Alma Public School is located in Broken Hill, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,176/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 17,706.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Broken Hill suburb profile

Schools near Alma Public School

The 5 nearest schools to Alma Public School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs Alma Public School	Students
Broken Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broken Hill	2.5 km	892	17 higher	411
Burke Ward Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill	3.2 km	858	17 lower	200
Broken Hill North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill	4.4 km	864	11 lower	206
Morgan Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill	4.5 km	960	85 higher	290
Willyama High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broken Hill	5.2 km	903	28 higher	570

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma Public School a government school?

Yes, Alma Public School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Alma Public School offer?

Alma Public School offers P-6.

What is Alma Public School's ICSEA score?

Alma Public School has an ICSEA score of 875, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Alma Public School?

Alma Public School has 255 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.

What schools are near Alma Public School?

The nearest schools to Alma Public School are Railway Town Public School (2.5 km), Broken Hill High School (2.5 km), Broken Hill Public School (2.9 km).

Where is Alma Public School located?

Alma Public School is located in Broken Hill, NSW 2880. Visit the school website at https://alma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Alma Public School official website