The Armidale School
The Armidale School is an independent combined school in Armidale, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1097, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 625 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% 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 The Armidale School compares
By ICSEA, The Armidale School ranks 107th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newling Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. The Armidale School scores 1097, above average.
Enrolment and location
The Armidale School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Armidale
The Armidale 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 The Armidale School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Armidale School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Armidale School, Peter Hall Trade Training in Schools CentreIndependent Secondary · Armidale | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Armidale City Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 0.9 km | 963 | 134 lower | 349 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Armidale | 1.0 km | 1038 | 59 lower | 327 |
| O'Connor Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Armidale | 1.1 km | 1020 | 77 lower | 511 |
| Ben Venue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 1.9 km | 1008 | 89 lower | 509 |
| Armidale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Armidale | 1.9 km | 928 | 169 lower | 1,029 |
| Drummond Memorial Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 2.4 km | 827 | 270 lower | 233 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Armidale School a government school?
No, The Armidale School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Armidale School offer?
The Armidale School offers K-12.
What is The Armidale School's ICSEA score?
The Armidale School has an ICSEA score of 1097, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Armidale School?
The Armidale School has 625 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Armidale School?
The nearest schools to The Armidale School are Newling Public School (0.5 km), The Armidale School, Peter Hall Trade Training in Schools Centre (0.9 km), Armidale City Public School (0.9 km).
Where is The Armidale School located?
The Armidale School is located in Armidale, NSW 2350. Visit the school website at http://www.as.edu.au.