Armidale Secondary College vs Mudgee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 303 km 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
Mudgee High School
Mudgee · Government high school · 7-12
788 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Armidale Secondary College Armidale NSW | Mudgee High School Mudgee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #447 of 539 | #439 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1220 of 1,472 | #1199 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,029 | 788 |
| Girls / boys | 499 / 530 | 360 / 428 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 202 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.0 | 69.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 18% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Mudgee 2850 |
| Council area | Armidale | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | armidale-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | mudgee-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.4 vs 29.2).
- •Armidale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 788.
- •Mudgee High School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Mudgee High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Armidale Secondary College and Mudgee High School?
About 303 km in a straight line, between Armidale and Mudgee 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 Mudgee High School has 11.4.
How do Armidale Secondary College and Mudgee High School rank in NSW?
Armidale Secondary College is 447th of 539 and Mudgee High School is 439th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.