Ben Venue Public School
Ben Venue Public School is a government primary school in Armidale, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1008, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 509 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Armidale NSW 2350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ben Venue Public School compares
By ICSEA, Ben Venue Public School ranks 1,003rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is PLC Armidale, an independent combined school 0.9 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Ben Venue Public School scores 1008, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Armidale
Ben Venue Public School is located in Armidale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,432/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 23,967.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Armidale suburb profileSchools near Ben Venue Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ben Venue Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC ArmidaleIndependent Combined · Armidale | 0.9 km | 1077 | 69 higher | 226 |
| O'Connor Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Armidale | 1.2 km | 1020 | 12 higher | 511 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Armidale | 1.8 km | 1038 | 30 higher | 327 |
| The Armidale SchoolIndependent Combined · Armidale | 1.9 km | 1097 | 89 higher | 625 |
| Armidale City Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 2.1 km | 963 | 45 lower | 349 |
| Drummond Memorial Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 2.5 km | 827 | 181 lower | 233 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ben Venue Public School a government school?
Yes, Ben Venue Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ben Venue Public School offer?
Ben Venue Public School offers K-6.
What is Ben Venue Public School's ICSEA score?
Ben Venue Public School has an ICSEA score of 1008, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ben Venue Public School?
Ben Venue Public School has 509 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ben Venue Public School?
The nearest schools to Ben Venue Public School are PLC Armidale (0.9 km), O'Connor Catholic College (1.2 km), OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale (1.8 km).
Where is Ben Venue Public School located?
Ben Venue Public School is located in Armidale, NSW 2350. Visit the school website at https://benvenue-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.