New England Girls' School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St Mary's Primary School
Armidale · Catholic primary · K-6
327 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | New England Girls' School Armidale NSW | St Mary's Primary School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 314 | #753 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #435 of 1,259 | #2297 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 247 | 327 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 31 | 169 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.negs.nsw.edu.au | stmarysarmidale.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •New England Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 55.4).
- •New England Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New England Girls' School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 15.1).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 247.
- •New England Girls' School is a independent school while St Mary's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, New England Girls' School ranks higher (61.4 vs 55.4 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 New England Girls' School and St Mary's Primary School?
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 St Mary's Primary School has 15.1.
How do New England Girls' School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
New England Girls' School is 135th of 314 and St Mary's Primary School is 753rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.