Alma Public School vs Karuah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 989 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Public School
Broken Hill · Government primary · P-6
255 students · ICSEA 875
Karuah Public School
Karuah · Government primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 875
| Measure | Alma Public School Broken Hill NSW | Karuah Public School Karuah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1414 of 1,619 | #1497 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4310 of 4,908 | #4558 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 255 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 136 | 83 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 875 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 39% |
| Suburb | Broken Hill 2880 | Karuah 2324 |
| Council area | Broken Hill | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | karuah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Alma Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.5 vs 24.0).
- •Alma Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •Alma Public School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 157.
- •Karuah Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -4%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alma Public School better than Karuah Public School?
On the Success Index, Alma Public School ranks higher (27.5 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alma Public School and Karuah Public School?
About 989 km in a straight line, between Broken Hill and Karuah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alma Public School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karuah Public School has 14.3.
How do Alma Public School and Karuah Public School rank in NSW?
Alma Public School is 1414th of 1,619 and Karuah Public School is 1497th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.