St Mary's Primary School vs St Mary's War Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 565 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Primary School
Armidale · Catholic primary · K-6
327 students · ICSEA 1038
St Mary's War Memorial School
West Wyalong · Catholic primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Armidale NSW | St Mary's War Memorial School West Wyalong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #753 of 1,619 | #618 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2297 of 4,908 | #1883 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 327 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 158 | 61 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Armidale 2350 | West Wyalong 2671 |
| Council area | Armidale | Bland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | stmarysarmidale.catholic.edu.au/ | www.smwms.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's War Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 55.4).
- •St Mary's War Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.1).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 113.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -3%).
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 St Mary's Primary School better than St Mary's War Memorial School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's War Memorial School ranks higher (60.6 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 St Mary's Primary School and St Mary's War Memorial School?
About 565 km in a straight line, between Armidale and West Wyalong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's War Memorial School has 10.7.
How do St Mary's Primary School and St Mary's War Memorial School rank in NSW?
St Mary's Primary School is 753rd of 1,619 and St Mary's War Memorial School is 618th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.