Armidale City Public School vs Newling Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Newling Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-6
165 students · ICSEA 802
| Measure | Armidale City Public School Armidale NSW | Newling Public School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1302 of 1,619 | #1380 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4026 of 4,908 | #4238 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 349 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 187 | 82 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 802 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 64% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | armidalec-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | newling-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Armidale City Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 28.6).
- •Armidale City Public School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 802), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newling Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.0).
- •Armidale City Public School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 165.
- •Newling Public School has grown faster over five years (47% 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 Newling Public School?
On the Success Index, Armidale City Public School ranks higher (31.3 vs 28.6 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 Newling Public School?
About 1.3 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 Newling Public School has 10.7.
How do Armidale City Public School and Newling Public School rank in NSW?
Armidale City Public School is 1302nd of 1,619 and Newling Public School is 1380th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.