Milbrodale Public School vs Newling Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 250 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Milbrodale Public School
Milbrodale · Government primary · K-6
19 students · ICSEA 800
Newling Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-6
165 students · ICSEA 802
| Measure | Milbrodale Public School Milbrodale NSW | Newling Public School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 8 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1380 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4238 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 19 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 13 | 82 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 800 | 802 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 68% | 64% |
| Suburb | Milbrodale 2330 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Singleton | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | milbrodale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | newling-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Newling Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.6 vs 8.1).
- •Newling Public School has the higher ICSEA (802 vs 800), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newling Public School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 19.
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 Milbrodale Public School better than Newling Public School?
On the Success Index, Newling Public School ranks higher (28.6 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 Milbrodale Public School and Newling Public School?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Milbrodale 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 Milbrodale Public School and Newling Public School rank in NSW?
Milbrodale Public School is unranked and Newling Public School is 1380th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.