Armidale Secondary College vs Drummond Memorial Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 899 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Armidale Secondary College
Armidale · Government high school · 7-12
1,029 students · ICSEA 928
Drummond Memorial Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-10
233 students · ICSEA 827
| Measure | Armidale Secondary College Armidale NSW | Drummond Memorial Public School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #447 of 539 | #1442 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1220 of 1,472 | #4399 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 1,029 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 499 / 530 | 113 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 202 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 827 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.0 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 42% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | armidale-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | drummondm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Armidale Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (28.4 vs 26.4).
- •Armidale Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 827), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drummond Memorial Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.5).
- •Armidale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 233.
- •Drummond Memorial Public School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -11%).
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 Secondary College better than Drummond Memorial Public School?
On the Success Index, Armidale Secondary College ranks higher (28.4 vs 26.4 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 Secondary College and Drummond Memorial Public School?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Armidale and Armidale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armidale Secondary College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Drummond Memorial Public School has 9.8.
How do Armidale Secondary College and Drummond Memorial Public School rank in NSW?
Armidale Secondary College is 447th of 539 and Drummond Memorial Public School is 1442nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.