Broken Hill North Public School vs Madang Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 895 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broken Hill North Public School
Broken Hill · Government primary · K-6
206 students · ICSEA 864
Madang Avenue Public School
Whalan · Government primary · P-6
320 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Broken Hill North Public School Broken Hill NSW | Madang Avenue Public School Whalan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1452 of 1,619 | #1481 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4430 of 4,908 | #4507 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 206 | 320 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 102 | 148 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 31% |
| Suburb | Broken Hill 2880 | Whalan 2770 |
| Council area | Broken Hill | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | brokenhiln-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | madangave-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Broken Hill North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.0 vs 24.9).
- •Broken Hill North Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.2).
- •Madang Avenue Public School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 206.
- •Madang Avenue Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -16%).
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 North Public School better than Madang Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index, Broken Hill North Public School ranks higher (26.0 vs 24.9 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 North Public School and Madang Avenue Public School?
About 895 km in a straight line, between Broken Hill and Whalan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broken Hill North Public School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Madang Avenue Public School has 12.2.
How do Broken Hill North Public School and Madang Avenue Public School rank in NSW?
Broken Hill North Public School is 1452nd of 1,619 and Madang Avenue Public School is 1481st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.