Delungra Public School vs Drummond Memorial Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 124 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Delungra Public School
Delungra · Government primary · K-6
18 students · ICSEA 827
Drummond Memorial Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-10
233 students · ICSEA 827
| Measure | Delungra Public School Delungra NSW | Drummond Memorial Public School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 8 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1442 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4399 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 18 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 9 | 113 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 827 | 827 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 42% |
| Suburb | Delungra 2403 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Inverell | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | delungra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | drummondm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Drummond Memorial Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 8.1).
- •Drummond Memorial Public School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 18.
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 Delungra Public School better than Drummond Memorial Public School?
On the Success Index, Drummond Memorial Public School ranks higher (26.4 vs 8.1 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 Delungra Public School and Drummond Memorial Public School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Delungra and Armidale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Delungra Public School and Drummond Memorial Public School rank in NSW?
Delungra Public School is unranked and Drummond Memorial Public School is 1442nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.