Burke Ward Public School vs Sacred Heart Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
Sacred Heart Parish School
Broken Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
190 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Burke Ward Public School Broken Hill NSW | Sacred Heart Parish School Broken Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1588 of 1,619 | #1009 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4806 of 4,908 | #3146 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 200 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 107 | 95 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 858 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 13% |
| 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 | brokenhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (44.1 vs 19.3).
- •Sacred Heart Parish School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burke Ward Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.6).
- •Burke Ward Public School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 190.
- •Sacred Heart Parish School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -12%).
- •Burke Ward Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart Parish School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Sacred Heart Parish School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Parish School ranks higher (44.1 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 Sacred Heart Parish School?
About 1.9 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 Sacred Heart Parish School has 15.6.
How do Burke Ward Public School and Sacred Heart Parish School rank in NSW?
Burke Ward Public School is 1588th of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Parish School is 1009th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.