Drummond Memorial Public School vs Sandon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
Sandon Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Drummond Memorial Public School Armidale NSW | Sandon Public School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1442 of 1,619 | #1268 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4399 of 4,908 | #3940 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 233 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 120 | 85 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 1 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 827 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 33% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | drummondm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sandon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sandon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.7 vs 26.4).
- •Sandon Public School has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 827), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drummond Memorial Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •Drummond Memorial Public School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 179.
- •Drummond Memorial Public School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -31%).
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 Sandon Public School?
On the Success Index, Sandon Public School ranks higher (32.7 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 Sandon Public School?
About 1.7 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 Sandon Public School has 12.3.
How do Drummond Memorial Public School and Sandon Public School rank in NSW?
Drummond Memorial Public School is 1442nd of 1,619 and Sandon Public School is 1268th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.