Armidale Secondary College
Armidale Secondary College is a government secondary school in Armidale, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 928, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,029 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 23% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% 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 Armidale Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Armidale Secondary College ranks 462nd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Drummond Memorial 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. Armidale Secondary College scores 928, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Armidale
Armidale Secondary College 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 Armidale Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Armidale Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond Memorial Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 0.9 km | 827 | 101 lower | 233 |
| Armidale City Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Armidale | 1.0 km | 963 | 35 higher | 349 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Armidale | 1.1 km | 1038 | 110 higher | 327 |
| New England Girls' SchoolIndependent Combined · Armidale | 1.3 km | 1047 | 119 higher | 247 |
| The Armidale SchoolIndependent Combined · Armidale | 1.9 km | 1097 | 169 higher | 625 |
| The Armidale School, Peter Hall Trade Training in Schools CentreIndependent Secondary · Armidale | 2.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Armidale Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Armidale Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Armidale Secondary College offer?
Armidale Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Armidale Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Armidale Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 928, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Armidale Secondary College?
Armidale Secondary College has 1,029 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Armidale Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Armidale Secondary College are Drummond Memorial Public School (0.9 km), Armidale City Public School (1.0 km), St Mary's Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Armidale Secondary College located?
Armidale Secondary College is located in Armidale, NSW 2350. Visit the school website at https://armidale-s.schools.nsw.gov.au.