New England Girls' School
New England Girls' School is an independent combined school in Armidale, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1047, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 247 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% 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 New England Girls' School compares
By ICSEA, New England Girls' School ranks 192nd of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Martins Gully Public School, a government primary school 0.6 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. New England Girls' School scores 1047, near average.
Enrolment and location
New England Girls' 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
New England Girls' 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 New England Girls' School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs New England Girls' School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armidale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Armidale | 1.3 km | 928 | 119 lower | 1,029 |
| Drummond Memorial Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 1.4 km | 827 | 220 lower | 233 |
| Armidale City Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 2.3 km | 963 | 84 lower | 349 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Armidale | 2.3 km | 1038 | 9 lower | 327 |
| The Armidale SchoolIndependent Combined · Armidale | 3.2 km | 1097 | 50 higher | 625 |
| PLC ArmidaleIndependent Combined · Armidale | 3.6 km | 1077 | 30 higher | 226 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New England Girls' School a government school?
No, New England Girls' School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does New England Girls' School offer?
New England Girls' School offers K-12.
What is New England Girls' School's ICSEA score?
New England Girls' School has an ICSEA score of 1047, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend New England Girls' School?
New England Girls' School has 247 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near New England Girls' School?
The nearest schools to New England Girls' School are Martins Gully Public School (0.6 km), Armidale Secondary College (1.3 km), Drummond Memorial Public School (1.4 km).
Where is New England Girls' School located?
New England Girls' School is located in Armidale, NSW 2350. Visit the school website at http://www.negs.nsw.edu.au.