Broken Hill North Public School
Broken Hill North Public School is a government primary school in Broken Hill, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 864, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 206 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 33% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Broken Hill NSW 2880. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Broken Hill North Public School compares
By ICSEA, Broken Hill North Public School ranks 1,954th 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 7th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is School of the Air, a government primary school 0.2 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. Broken Hill North Public School scores 864, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Broken Hill
Broken Hill North 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 profileSchools near Broken Hill North Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Broken Hill North Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willyama High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broken Hill | 0.8 km | 903 | 39 higher | 570 |
| Morgan Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 1.1 km | 960 | 96 higher | 290 |
| Broken Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broken Hill | 2.3 km | 892 | 28 higher | 411 |
| Burke Ward Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 3.4 km | 858 | 6 lower | 200 |
| Alma Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 4.4 km | 875 | 11 higher | 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broken Hill North Public School a government school?
Yes, Broken Hill North Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Broken Hill North Public School offer?
Broken Hill North Public School offers K-6.
What is Broken Hill North Public School's ICSEA score?
Broken Hill North Public School has an ICSEA score of 864, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Broken Hill North Public School?
Broken Hill North Public School has 206 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Broken Hill North Public School?
The nearest schools to Broken Hill North Public School are School of the Air (0.2 km), Willyama High School (0.8 km), Morgan Street Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Broken Hill North Public School located?
Broken Hill North Public School is located in Broken Hill, NSW 2880. Visit the school website at https://brokenhiln-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.