Burke Ward Public School vs Windsor South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 894 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
Windsor South Public School
South Windsor · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 858
| Measure | Burke Ward Public School Broken Hill NSW | Windsor South Public School South Windsor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1588 of 1,619 | #1562 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4806 of 4,908 | #4716 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 200 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 107 | 168 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 858 | 858 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 32% |
| Suburb | Broken Hill 2880 | South Windsor 2756 |
| Council area | Broken Hill | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | burkeward-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | windsorsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Windsor South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.4 vs 19.3).
- •Burke Ward Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.8).
- •Windsor South Public School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 200.
- •Windsor South Public School has grown faster over five years (46% 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 Windsor South Public School?
On the Success Index, Windsor South Public School ranks higher (21.4 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 Windsor South Public School?
About 894 km in a straight line, between Broken Hill and South Windsor 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 Windsor South Public School has 15.8.
How do Burke Ward Public School and Windsor South Public School rank in NSW?
Burke Ward Public School is 1588th of 1,619 and Windsor South Public School is 1562nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.