Drummond Memorial Public School vs Martins Gully Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drummond Memorial Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-10
233 students · ICSEA 827
Martins Gully Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-6
164 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Drummond Memorial Public School Armidale NSW | Martins Gully Public School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1442 of 1,619 | #486 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4399 of 4,908 | #1479 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 233 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 120 | 86 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 1 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 827 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 5% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | drummondm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | martinsgul-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Martins Gully Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 26.4).
- •Martins Gully Public School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 827), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drummond Memorial Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.4).
- •Drummond Memorial Public School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 164.
- •Drummond Memorial Public School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 2%).
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 Drummond Memorial Public School better than Martins Gully Public School?
On the Success Index, Martins Gully Public School ranks higher (64.7 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 Drummond Memorial Public School and Martins Gully Public 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?
Drummond Memorial Public School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Martins Gully Public School has 14.4.
How do Drummond Memorial Public School and Martins Gully Public School rank in NSW?
Drummond Memorial Public School is 1442nd of 1,619 and Martins Gully Public School is 486th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.