Armidale City Public School vs Armidale Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Armidale City Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-6
349 students · ICSEA 963
Armidale Secondary College
Armidale · Government high school · 7-12
1,029 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Armidale City Public School Armidale NSW | Armidale Secondary College Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1302 of 1,619 | #447 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4026 of 4,908 | #1220 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 349 | 1,029 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 187 | 499 / 530 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 23% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | armidalec-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | armidale-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Armidale City Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 28.4).
- •Armidale City Public School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Armidale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.0).
- •Armidale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 349.
- •Armidale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -23%).
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 Armidale City Public School better than Armidale Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Armidale City Public School ranks higher (31.3 vs 28.4 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 Armidale City Public School and Armidale Secondary College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Armidale and Armidale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armidale City Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Armidale Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Armidale City Public School and Armidale Secondary College rank in NSW?
Armidale City Public School is 1302nd of 1,619 and Armidale Secondary College is 447th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.