Broken Hill High School
Broken Hill High School is a government secondary school in Broken Hill, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 892, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 411 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% 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 High School compares
By ICSEA, Broken Hill High School ranks 538th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Broken Hill Public School, a government primary school 0.4 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 High School scores 892, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Broken Hill
Broken Hill High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Broken Hill High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Ward Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 1.5 km | 858 | 34 lower | 200 |
| Morgan Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 2.1 km | 960 | 68 higher | 290 |
| Broken Hill North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 2.3 km | 864 | 28 lower | 206 |
| Alma Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 2.5 km | 875 | 17 lower | 255 |
| Willyama High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broken Hill | 3.0 km | 903 | 11 higher | 570 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broken Hill High School a government school?
Yes, Broken Hill High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Broken Hill High School offer?
Broken Hill High School offers 7-12.
What is Broken Hill High School's ICSEA score?
Broken Hill High School has an ICSEA score of 892, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Broken Hill High School?
Broken Hill High School has 411 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Broken Hill High School?
The nearest schools to Broken Hill High School are Broken Hill Public School (0.4 km), Sacred Heart Parish School (0.9 km), Burke Ward Public School (1.5 km).
Where is Broken Hill High School located?
Broken Hill High School is located in Broken Hill, NSW 2880. Visit the school website at https://brokenhill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.