Broome Primary School vs Broome Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broome Primary School
Broome · Government primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 856
Broome Senior High School
Broome · Government high school · 7-12
825 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Broome Primary School Broome WA | Broome Senior High School Broome WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #533 of 583 | #98 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4623 of 4,908 | #1139 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 335 | 825 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 183 | 395 / 430 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 856 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 71.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 47.9 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 54% | 40% |
| Suburb | Broome 6725 | Broome 6725 |
| Council area | Broome | Broome |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5712 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4064 |
The verdict
- •Broome Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (31.7 vs 23.0).
- •Broome Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 856), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broome Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Broome Senior High School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 335.
- •Broome Senior High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -19%).
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 Broome Primary School better than Broome Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Broome Senior High School ranks higher (31.7 vs 23.0 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 Broome Primary School and Broome Senior High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Broome and Broome in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broome Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Broome Senior High School has 11.5.
How do Broome Primary School and Broome Senior High School rank in WA?
Broome Primary School is 533rd of 583 and Broome Senior High School is 98th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.