Broken Hill Public School vs Mummulgum Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1141 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broken Hill Public School
Broken Hill · Government primary · P-6
162 students · ICSEA 881
Mummulgum Public School
Mummulgum · Government primary · K-6
21 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Broken Hill Public School Broken Hill NSW | Mummulgum Public School Mummulgum NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1460 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4454 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 162 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 79 | 7 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 881 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 0% |
| Suburb | Broken Hill 2880 | Mummulgum 2469 |
| Council area | Broken Hill | Kyogle |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | brokenhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mummulgum-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Broken Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.6 vs 18.4).
- •Broken Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.1).
- •Broken Hill Public School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 21.
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 Public School better than Mummulgum Public School?
On the Success Index, Broken Hill Public School ranks higher (25.6 vs 18.4 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 Public School and Mummulgum Public School?
About 1141 km in a straight line, between Broken Hill and Mummulgum in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broken Hill Public School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mummulgum Public School has 13.1.
How do Broken Hill Public School and Mummulgum Public School rank in NSW?
Broken Hill Public School is 1460th of 1,619 and Mummulgum Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.