All Saints Grammar vs PLC Armidale
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 385 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Grammar
Belmore · Independent combined · K-12
646 students · ICSEA 1077
PLC Armidale
Armidale · Independent combined · K-12
226 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | All Saints Grammar Belmore NSW | PLC Armidale Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #148 of 314 | #129 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #470 of 1,259 | #415 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 646 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 346 | 226 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 26 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.0 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Belmore 2192 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.allsaints.nsw.edu.au | www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •PLC Armidale scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 59.5).
- •PLC Armidale has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.0).
- •All Saints Grammar is the larger school with 646 students compared with 226.
- •All Saints Grammar has grown faster over five years (15% vs -5%).
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 All Saints Grammar better than PLC Armidale?
On the Success Index, PLC Armidale ranks higher (62.5 vs 59.5 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 All Saints Grammar and PLC Armidale?
About 385 km in a straight line, between Belmore and Armidale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints Grammar has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and PLC Armidale has 8.3.
How do All Saints Grammar and PLC Armidale rank in NSW?
All Saints Grammar is 148th of 314 and PLC Armidale is 129th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.