NSW · Government Primary
Tamworth South Public School
Tamworth 2340 · K-6
Tamworth South Public School is a government primary school in Tamworth, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 828, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 477 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 46% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
How Tamworth South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tamworth South Public School ranks 2,008th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campus, a Catholic primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Tamworth South Public School scores 828 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Tamworth South Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Tamworth
Tamworth South Public School is located in Tamworth, NSW — a suburb with a median household income of $697/wk and median rent of $248/wk. Population: 189.
View full Tamworth suburb profile →Schools near Tamworth South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tamworth South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campusCatholic Primary · South Tamworth | 0.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Edward's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Tamworth | 0.5 km | 956 | 128 higher | 525 |
| Tamworth High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Tamworth | 0.5 km | 860 | 32 higher | 663 |
| Bullimbal SchoolGovernment Combined · South Tamworth | 0.7 km | 870 | 42 higher | 70 |
| Parry SchoolGovernment Secondary · West Tamworth | 0.9 km | 753 | 75 lower | 20 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · West Tamworth | 1.5 km | 1003 | 175 higher | 185 |
| Hillvue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 1.5 km | 761 | 67 lower | 449 |
| Tamworth West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Tamworth | 1.7 km | 908 | 80 higher | 370 |
| Peel High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tamworth | 1.9 km | 831 | 3 higher | 629 |
| St Nicholas' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tamworth | 2.8 km | 1042 | 214 higher | 586 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tamworth South Public School a government school?
Yes, Tamworth South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tamworth South Public School offer?
Tamworth South Public School offers K-6.
What is Tamworth South Public School's ICSEA score?
Tamworth South Public School has an ICSEA score of 828, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tamworth South Public School?
Tamworth South Public School has 477 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tamworth South Public School?
The nearest schools to Tamworth South Public School are St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campus (0.5 km), St Edward's Primary School (0.5 km), Tamworth High School (0.5 km).
Where is Tamworth South Public School located?
Tamworth South Public School is located in Tamworth, NSW 2340. Visit the school website at https://tamworths-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.