New England Girls' School

Armidale, New South Wales · Non-denominational · Girls · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Distinguished tier

S360 score: 80.6%

New England Girls' School is a girls', non-denominational, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Armidale, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Student Wellbeing.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities50 / 60 (83.3%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1216 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports15 / 20Leading

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture18 / 20Elite

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation16 / 20Distinguished

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections16 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Girls
Boarding
Yes
Total enrolments
213
Student:teacher ratio
7.3:1
Location
Armidale, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

104747 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    419(-19)
    Writing
    414(-28)
    Spelling
    388(-45)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    414(-34)
    Numeracy
    408(-28)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    513(-8)
    Writing
    493(-15)
    Spelling
    479(-31)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    531(-1)
    Numeracy
    487(-37)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    560(-6)
    Writing
    554(-15)
    Spelling
    548(-12)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    562(-7)
    Numeracy
    548(-28)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    568(-28)
    Writing
    588(-23)
    Spelling
    552(-34)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    557(-37)
    Numeracy
    566(-39)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $14,592
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $16,368
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $18,514
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $19,552
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $21,900
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $21,900
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does New England Girls' School teach?

New England Girls' School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is New England Girls' School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

New England Girls' School is a Girls school.

What sector is New England Girls' School in?

New England Girls' School is classified as Independent.

Does New England Girls' School offer boarding?

Yes, New England Girls' School offers boarding.

How many students attend New England Girls' School?

New England Girls' School has 213 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at New England Girls' School?

New England Girls' School's student to teacher ratio is 7.3 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does New England Girls' School sit in?

New England Girls' School sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is New England Girls' School's strongest area on Schools360?

New England Girls' School's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does New England Girls' School rank?

New England Girls' School ranks 10th among private regional schools in New South Wales.

Where is New England Girls' School located?

New England Girls' School is located in Armidale, New South Wales.