Schools in South Tamworth NSW

There are 18 schools near South Tamworth — 10 government, 5 Catholic, and 3 independent. Average ICSEA score is 909 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 8,097 students.

Total Schools
18
Avg ICSEA
909
Low
Students
8,097
Government
10

South Tamworth School Map

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All Schools near South Tamworth

#1
Catholic Primary · K-6
1042
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 586 students
👩‍🏫 44 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 35% nationally
🪃 11% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#2
Independent Combined · K-12
1034
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 857 students
👩‍🏫 79 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 38% nationally
🪃 12% Indigenous
🌏 18% LBOTE
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#3
Catholic Primary · K-6
1003
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 185 students
👩‍🏫 18 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 52% nationally
🪃 15% Indigenous
🌏 18% LBOTE
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#4
Government Primary · K-6
997
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 891 students
👩‍🏫 55 teachers
📊 16:1 ratio
📈 Top 54% nationally
🪃 20% Indigenous
🌏 16% LBOTE
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#5
Catholic Secondary · 7-12
991
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 935 students
👩‍🏫 76 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 58% nationally
🪃 13% Indigenous
🌏 9% LBOTE
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#6
Catholic Primary · K-6
956
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 525 students
👩‍🏫 37 teachers
📊 14:1 ratio
📈 Top 73% nationally
🪃 25% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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#7
Government Secondary · 7-12
936
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 1,007 students
👩‍🏫 80 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 80% nationally
🪃 27% Indigenous
🌏 8% LBOTE
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#8
Government Primary · K-6
908
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 370 students
👩‍🏫 34 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 87% nationally
🪃 32% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#9
Independent Primary · K-6
897
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 63 students
👩‍🏫 7 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 90% nationally
🪃 40% Indigenous
🌏 2% LBOTE
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#10
Government Combined · U
870
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 70 students
👩‍🏫 10 teachers
📊 7:1 ratio
📈 Top 94% nationally
🪃 46% Indigenous
🌏 7% LBOTE
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#11
Government Primary · K-6
870
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 370 students
👩‍🏫 32 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 94% nationally
🪃 48% Indigenous
🌏 13% LBOTE
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#12
Government Secondary · 7-12
860
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 663 students
👩‍🏫 67 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 94% nationally
🪃 43% Indigenous
🌏 6% LBOTE
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#13
Government Secondary · 7-12
831
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 629 students
👩‍🏫 68 teachers
📊 9:1 ratio
📈 Top 96% nationally
🪃 47% Indigenous
🌏 5% LBOTE
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#14
Government Primary · K-6
828
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 477 students
👩‍🏫 39 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 96% nationally
🪃 46% Indigenous
🌏 10% LBOTE
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#15
Government Primary · K-6
761
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 449 students
👩‍🏫 36 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 98% nationally
🪃 70% Indigenous
🌏 5% LBOTE
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#16
Government Secondary · U
753
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 20 students
👩‍🏫 5 teachers
📊 4:1 ratio
📈 Top 98% nationally
🪃 90% Indigenous
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Tamworth NSW?

There are 18 schools near South Tamworth — 10 government (public), 5 Catholic, and 3 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in South Tamworth?

The average ICSEA score for schools near South Tamworth is 909. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in South Tamworth?

The highest-rated school near South Tamworth by ICSEA score is St Nicholas' Primary School with an ICSEA of 1042 and 586 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of South Tamworth centroid shown.