Head-to-head · 2026
Calrossy Anglican School vs The Armidale School
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Newcastle. Sourced from each school's published 2026 schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 13 May 2026.
At a glance
The headline differences
- Gender: Calrossy Anglican School is parallel learning; The Armidale School is co-educational.
- Year 12 fees differ by $13,460: Calrossy Anglican School is more affordable.
- ICSEA gap of 49: The Armidale School draws from a more advantaged community.
- Both schools are in Newcastle, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Calrossy Anglican School | The Armidale School |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Tamworth, Newcastle | Armidale, Newcastle |
| Sector | Anglican | Anglican |
| Gender | parallel learning | co-educational |
| Year levels | K-Year 12 | K-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1098 | 1147 |
| Year 12 fee 2026 | $21,820 | $35,280 |
| Year 7 fee 2026 | $19,420 | $30,820 |
| Boarding | Yes · $38,200/yr | Yes · $39,800/yr |
| Founded | 1919 | 1894 |
| Religion | Anglican Church of Australia | Anglican Church of Australia |
All fees verified 13 May 2026 against each school's published 2026 schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Calrossy Anglican School
Standout strengths
- ›New England regional boarding
- ›Parallel single-sex learning
- ›Tamworth agriculture + music tradition
Anglican co-educational school in Tamworth, regional NSW. Founded 1919.
See full profile →The Armidale School
Standout strengths
- ›New England regional boarding tradition
- ›Strong agriculture + outdoor education programs
- ›University of New England partnership
Anglican co-educational boarding school in Armidale, regional NSW. Founded 1894.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is better, Calrossy Anglican School or The Armidale School?
"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, The Armidale School. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Calrossy Anglican School is more affordable. Both are in Newcastle. The most meaningful comparison is on culture, programs, transport and entry pathway for your specific child — visit open days and talk to current parents.
What are the 2026 fees for Calrossy Anglican School and The Armidale School?
Calrossy Anglican School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $21,820 (Year 7: $19,420). The Armidale School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $35,280 (Year 7: $30,820). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.
What are the ICSEA scores for Calrossy Anglican School vs The Armidale School?
Calrossy Anglican School has an ICSEA score of 1098; The Armidale School has 1147. The Australian median is 1000. ICSEA measures the socio-educational advantage of the school community — it correlates with academic outcomes but does NOT measure teaching quality or value-add. ICSEA is published by ACARA on MySchool.
Which school is older, Calrossy Anglican School or The Armidale School?
The Armidale School is the older school (founded 1894 vs 1919 for Calrossy Anglican School).
Do Calrossy Anglican School or The Armidale School offer boarding?
Calrossy Anglican School: Yes, 2026 boarding fee from $38,200/yr. The Armidale School: Yes, 2026 boarding fee from $39,800/yr.
Next step
Model the 6-year cost for either school
Project Year 7-12 tuition with 4.5% annual indexation. Add boarding, levies and sibling discounts. Compare side-by-side.
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