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Armidale · New South Wales

Schools in Armidale

There are 17 schools in Armidale: 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 combined schools. By sector, that is 9 government schools, 2 Catholic schools and 6 independent schools. Government schools in Armidale are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Armidale

Independent primary and secondary school

PLC Armidale

Kindergarten to Year 12 · girls

Independent primary and secondary school

The Armidale School

Kindergarten to Year 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Armidale, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Armidale

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Armidale

At a glance

Schools in Armidale in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 4,836 students enrolled, 302 per school on average; the largest is Armidale Secondary College with 1,029.
  • 8 of the 17 schools (47%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 girls' school.
  • 1 school is fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Armidale

  1. Armidale Secondary College 1,029 students
  2. The Armidale School 625 students
  3. O'Connor Catholic College 511 students
  4. Ben Venue Public School 509 students
  5. Armidale City Public School 349 students
Questions

Schools in Armidale: common questions

How many schools are there in Armidale NSW?
There are 17 schools in Armidale NSW, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Armidale NSW?
8 Catholic and independent schools, 47% of all schools in Armidale NSW. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Armidale NSW?
Armidale Secondary College, with 1,029 students. Next are The Armidale School (625), O'Connor Catholic College (511) and Ben Venue Public School (509).
Are there single-sex schools in Armidale NSW?
Yes: 1 girls' school. The other 16 schools are co-educational.
Are there selective schools in Armidale NSW?
Yes: 1 school is fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.