Broome Primary School
Broome Primary School is a government primary school in Broome, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 856, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 335 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 54% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Broome WA 6725. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Broome Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Broome Primary School ranks 693rd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Broome Senior High School, a government secondary school 1.0 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Broome Primary School scores 856, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Broome Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Broome
Broome Primary School is located in Broome, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,802/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,797.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Broome suburb profileSchools near Broome Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Broome Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broome Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broome | 1.0 km | 924 | 68 higher | 825 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Broome | 1.7 km | 844 | 12 lower | 741 |
| St Mary's College - Primary CampusCatholic Primary · Broome | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Roebuck Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 2.3 km | 1006 | 150 higher | 339 |
| Cable Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 2.4 km | 836 | 20 lower | 299 |
| Broome North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 3.9 km | 998 | 142 higher | 396 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broome Primary School a government school?
Yes, Broome Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Broome Primary School offer?
Broome Primary School offers K-6.
What is Broome Primary School's ICSEA score?
Broome Primary School has an ICSEA score of 856, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Broome Primary School?
Broome Primary School has 335 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Broome Primary School?
The nearest schools to Broome Primary School are Broome Senior High School (1.0 km), St Mary's College (1.7 km), St Mary's College - Primary Campus (1.9 km).
Where is Broome Primary School located?
Broome Primary School is located in Broome, WA 6725. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5712.