O'Connor Catholic College vs The Armidale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
O'Connor Catholic College
Armidale · Catholic high school · 7-12
511 students · ICSEA 1020
The Armidale School
Armidale · Independent combined · K-12
625 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | O'Connor Catholic College Armidale NSW | The Armidale School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 539 | #70 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #589 of 1,472 | #201 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 511 | 625 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 272 | 247 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 59 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.9 | 66.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 56.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oconnor.nsw.edu.au/ | www.as.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Armidale School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 56.6).
- •The Armidale School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Armidale School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.9).
- •The Armidale School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 511.
- •The Armidale School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -6%).
- •O'Connor Catholic College is a catholic school while The Armidale School is an independent 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 O'Connor Catholic College better than The Armidale School?
On the Success Index, The Armidale School ranks higher (73.8 vs 56.6 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 O'Connor Catholic College and The Armidale School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Armidale and Armidale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
O'Connor Catholic College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Armidale School has 9.4.
How do O'Connor Catholic College and The Armidale School rank in NSW?
O'Connor Catholic College is 229th of 539 and The Armidale School is 70th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.