Ben Venue Public School vs The Armidale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Venue Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-6
509 students · ICSEA 1008
The Armidale School
Armidale · Independent combined · K-12
625 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Ben Venue Public School Armidale NSW | The Armidale School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #982 of 1,619 | #70 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3057 of 4,908 | #201 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 509 | 625 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 269 | 247 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 66.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 56.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 8% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | benvenue-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.as.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Armidale School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 45.3).
- •The Armidale School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Armidale School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.9).
- •The Armidale School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 509.
- •The Armidale School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -10%).
- •Ben Venue Public School is a government school while The Armidale School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Ben Venue Public School better than The Armidale School?
On the Success Index, The Armidale School ranks higher (73.8 vs 45.3 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 Ben Venue Public School and The Armidale School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Armidale and Armidale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ben Venue Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Armidale School has 9.4.
How do Ben Venue Public School and The Armidale School rank in NSW?
Ben Venue Public School is 982nd of 1,619 and The Armidale School is 70th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.