Alma Public School vs School of the Air
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.1 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
School of the Air
Broken Hill · Government primary · P-6
120 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Alma Public School Broken Hill NSW | School of the Air Broken Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1414 of 1,619 | #1062 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4310 of 4,908 | #3324 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 255 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 136 | 68 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 8% |
| Suburb | Broken Hill 2880 | Broken Hill 2880 |
| Council area | Broken Hill | Broken Hill |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | alma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | schoolair-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •School of the Air scores higher on the Success Index (41.5 vs 27.5).
- •School of the Air has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •School of the Air has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.9).
- •Alma Public School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 120.
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 School of the Air?
On the Success Index, School of the Air ranks higher (41.5 vs 27.5 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 School of the Air?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Broken Hill and Broken Hill 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 School of the Air has 7.8.
How do Alma Public School and School of the Air rank in NSW?
Alma Public School is 1414th of 1,619 and School of the Air is 1062nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.