Burke Ward Public School vs Railway Town Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burke Ward Public School
Broken Hill · Government primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 858
Railway Town Public School
Broken Hill · Government primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 868
| Measure | Burke Ward Public School Broken Hill NSW | Railway Town Public School Broken Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1588 of 1,619 | #1512 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4806 of 4,908 | #4591 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 200 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 107 | 61 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 858 | 868 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 30% |
| Suburb | Broken Hill 2880 | Broken Hill 2880 |
| Council area | Broken Hill | Broken Hill |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | burkeward-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | railwaytow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Railway Town Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.6 vs 19.3).
- •Railway Town Public School has the higher ICSEA (868 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Railway Town Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Burke Ward Public School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 124.
- •Railway Town Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
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 Burke Ward Public School better than Railway Town Public School?
On the Success Index, Railway Town Public School ranks higher (23.6 vs 19.3 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 Burke Ward Public School and Railway Town Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Broken Hill and Broken Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burke Ward Public School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Railway Town Public School has 11.4.
How do Burke Ward Public School and Railway Town Public School rank in NSW?
Burke Ward Public School is 1588th of 1,619 and Railway Town Public School is 1512th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.