PLC Armidale

PLC Armidale is an independent combined school in Armidale, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1077, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 226 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.

Armidale NSW 2350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

1077

78th percentile

Enrolments

226

K-12

Students per teacher

7:1

33 teaching staff

Indigenous students

of enrolments

Language background other than English

of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How PLC Armidale compares

By ICSEA, PLC Armidale ranks 134th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ben Venue Public School, a government primary 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. PLC Armidale scores 1077, above average.

ICSEA 1077Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

1077

7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

PLC Armidale 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.

PLC Armidale Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Armidale

PLC Armidale 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 profile

Schools near PLC Armidale

The 7 nearest schools to PLC Armidale by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs PLC Armidale	Students
Ben Venue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale	0.9 km	1008	69 lower	509
O'Connor Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Armidale	2.0 km	1020	57 lower	511
St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Armidale	2.1 km	1038	39 lower	327
Drummond Memorial Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale	2.2 km	827	250 lower	233
Armidale City Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale	2.5 km	963	114 lower	349
The Armidale SchoolIndependent Combined · Armidale	2.6 km	1097	20 higher	625
Armidale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Armidale	2.8 km	928	149 lower	1,029

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PLC Armidale a government school?

No, PLC Armidale is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does PLC Armidale offer?

PLC Armidale offers K-12.

What is PLC Armidale's ICSEA score?

PLC Armidale has an ICSEA score of 1077, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend PLC Armidale?

PLC Armidale has 226 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.

What schools are near PLC Armidale?

The nearest schools to PLC Armidale are Ben Venue Public School (0.9 km), Sandon Public School (1.1 km), OneSchool Global NSW - Armidale (1.3 km).

Where is PLC Armidale located?

PLC Armidale is located in Armidale, NSW 2350. Visit the school website at http://www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au/.

PLC Armidale official website