Broken Hill High School vs Willyama High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broken Hill High School
Broken Hill · Government high school · 7-12
411 students · ICSEA 892
Willyama High School
Broken Hill · Government high school · 7-12
570 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Broken Hill High School Broken Hill NSW | Willyama High School Broken Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #508 of 539 | #444 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1386 of 1,472 | #1214 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 411 | 570 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 195 | 283 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 892 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.6 | 53.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 22% |
| Suburb | Broken Hill 2880 | Broken Hill 2880 |
| Council area | Broken Hill | Broken Hill |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | brokenhill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | willyama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Willyama High School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 21.6).
- •Willyama High School has the higher ICSEA (903 vs 892), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broken Hill High School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.6).
- •Willyama High School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 411.
- •Willyama High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -20%).
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 Broken Hill High School better than Willyama High School?
On the Success Index, Willyama High School ranks higher (28.9 vs 21.6 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 Broken Hill High School and Willyama High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Broken Hill and Broken Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broken Hill High School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willyama High School has 10.6.
How do Broken Hill High School and Willyama High School rank in NSW?
Broken Hill High School is 508th of 539 and Willyama High School is 444th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.