Small independent co-ed combined school (K–12) in inner regional Armidale, NSW.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
New England Girls' School has an overall SchoolRank score of 55.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 54/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1047, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at New England Girls' School, Year 3 students averaged 409 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 501, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 554, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 566, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
New England Girls' School is a small independent combined school with approximately 247 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
New England Girls' School has approximate annual tuition fees of $10,307. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 38/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
New England Girls' School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
New England Girls' School is located in Armidale, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1047 (67th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.