OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale vs Sandon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 778 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale
Armidale · Independent combined · 3-12
35 students · ICSEA 981
Sandon Public School
Armidale · Government primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale Armidale NSW | Sandon Public School Armidale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1268 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3940 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 3-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 35 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 21 | 85 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 14.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 33% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | Armidale 2350 |
| Council area | Armidale | Armidale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/australia/armidale/ | sandon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.5 vs 32.7).
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 12.3).
- •Sandon Public School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 35.
- •OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale is a independent school while Sandon Public School is a government 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 OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale better than Sandon Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale and Sandon Public School?
About 778 m in a straight line, between Armidale and Armidale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandon Public School has 12.3.
How do OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale and Sandon Public School rank in NSW?
OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale is unranked and Sandon Public School is 1268th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.