New England Girls' School vs OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
New England Girls' School
Armidale · Independent combined · K-12
247 students · ICSEA 1047
OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale
Armidale · Independent combined · 3-12
35 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | New England Girls' School Armidale NSW | OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #435 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | 3-12 |
| Students | 247 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 31 | 14 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.negs.nsw.edu.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/armidale/ |
The verdict
- •New England Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 32.5).
- •New England Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 8.4).
- •New England Girls' School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 35.
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 New England Girls' School better than OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale?
On the Success Index, New England Girls' School ranks higher (61.4 vs 32.5 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 New England Girls' School and OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Armidale and Armidale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
New England Girls' School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale has 4.5.
How do New England Girls' School and OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale rank in NSW?
New England Girls' School is 135th of 314 and OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.