Willyama High School
Willyama High School is a government secondary school in Broken Hill, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 903, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 570 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% 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 Willyama High School compares
By ICSEA, Willyama High School ranks 516th 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Broken Hill North Public School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Willyama High School scores 903, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Broken Hill
Willyama 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 Willyama High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Willyama High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Hill North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 0.8 km | 864 | 39 lower | 206 |
| Morgan Street Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 1.3 km | 960 | 57 higher | 290 |
| Broken Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broken Hill | 3.0 km | 892 | 11 lower | 411 |
| Burke Ward Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 4.0 km | 858 | 45 lower | 200 |
| Alma Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Broken Hill | 5.2 km | 875 | 28 lower | 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willyama High School a government school?
Yes, Willyama High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Willyama High School offer?
Willyama High School offers 7-12.
What is Willyama High School's ICSEA score?
Willyama High School has an ICSEA score of 903, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Willyama High School?
Willyama High School has 570 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Willyama High School?
The nearest schools to Willyama High School are Broken Hill North Public School (0.8 km), School of the Air (1.0 km), Morgan Street Public School (1.3 km).
Where is Willyama High School located?
Willyama High School is located in Broken Hill, NSW 2880. Visit the school website at https://willyama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.