Small independent girls' combined school (K–12) in Armidale, regional NSW, serving 226 students.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 97.0; the result is a B overall.
PLC Armidale has an overall SchoolRank score of 61.3/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 64/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1077, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at PLC Armidale, Year 3 students averaged 383 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 513, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 565, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 610, well above 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.
PLC Armidale is a small independent combined school with approximately 226 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.
PLC Armidale has approximate annual tuition fees of $18,272. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 41/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
PLC Armidale has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
PLC Armidale has a median ATAR of 97.0. 30% of students achieved an ATAR above 90.
PLC Armidale is located in Armidale, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1077 (78th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.