About the school
Broken Hill High School (established 1920) is a comprehensive school located in Broken Hill, catering to approximately 661 students, including 18% Indigenous learners. The school is well-known for its reputation of academic achievement and offers a diverse range of educational programs tailored to various student abilities and interests. Notably, it receives significant Equity Funding aimed at supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities.
Community Engagement
The school prides itself on strong welfare structures and a close-knit relationship with the local community, highlighted by the support from the 'Golden Oldies', a group of ex-students from before the mid-1950s. Broken Hill High School fosters a caring environment where students are encouraged to excel academically and personally, ensuring that the school grounds are well maintained while focusing on quality teaching and learning.
Educational Programs
With a robust Vocational Education program, the school is also forging closer ties with Broken Hill TAFE and Willyama High School to enhance curriculum options. The core values of the school emphasize responsibility, respect, and cooperation, and all students are reminded of the motto, 'No Reward Without Effort'. The school aims to equip students not only with academic knowledge but also with life skills necessary for success beyond the classroom.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Broken Hill High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Broken Hill Public School 447 m
- B Burke Ward Public School 1.5 km
- C Railway Town Public School 2.0 km
- D Morgan Street Public School 2.1 km
- E School of the Air 2.2 km
- F Broken Hill North Public School 2.2 km
- G Alma Public School 2.5 km
- H Willyama High School 3.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 411 (216 girls, 195 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 411
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 892 (percentile 9)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 60% / 25% / 11% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 147
- Indigenous students
- 26%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 49.6
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 69 |
| Year 8 | 75 |
| Year 9 | 83 |
| Year 10 | 78 |
| Year 11 | 65 |
| Year 12 | 41 |
| Total | 411 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 411 | 216 | 195 | - | 892 | 49.6 |
| 2024 | 405 | 215 | 190 | 74.3 | 905 | 61 |
| 2023 | 423 | 226 | 197 | 70.5 | 898 | 59.2 |
| 2022 | 458 | 243 | 215 | 69.6 | 906 | 58.7 |
| 2021 | 492 | 245 | 247 | 76.6 | 920 | 58.6 |
| 2020 | 511 | 262 | 249 | - | 916 | 55.4 |
| 2019 | 558 | 283 | 275 | 82.6 | 919 | 55 |
| 2018 | 614 | 303 | 311 | 82.5 | 924 | 54.7 |
| 2017 | 646 | 310 | 336 | 84.8 | 920 | 55.3 |
| 2016 | 635 | 310 | 325 | 85.5 | 924 | 55.3 |
| 2015 | 648 | 317 | 331 | 87.6 | 916 | 55.1 |
| 2014 | 681 | 324 | 357 | 88.3 | 919 | 55.6 |
| 2013 | 665 | 317 | 348 | 87.2 | 928 | 55.1 |
| 2012 | 641 | 303 | 338 | 86.1 | 922 | 55 |
| 2011 | 635 | 311 | 324 | 86.4 | 919 | 55.1 |
| 2010 | 652 | 329 | 323 | - | 921 | 56.5 |
| 2009 | 639 | 321 | 318 | - | 942 | 56.6 |
| 2008 | 693 | 358 | 335 | - | 942 | 57.2 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.