Arrahman College vs Tambelin Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 137 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arrahman College
Austral · Independent primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 1084
Tambelin Independent School
Goulburn · Independent primary · K-6
39 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Arrahman College Austral NSW | Tambelin Independent School Goulburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 256 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 127 | 21 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | – |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Goulburn 2580 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | arrahmancollege.nsw.edu.au | tambelin.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.2 vs 71.9).
- •Tambelin Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tambelin Independent School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.2).
- •Arrahman College is the larger school with 256 students compared with 39.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arrahman College better than Tambelin Independent School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arrahman College and Tambelin Independent School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Austral and Goulburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arrahman College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tambelin Independent School has 12.2.
How do Arrahman College and Tambelin Independent School rank in NSW?
Arrahman College is 266th of 1,619 and Tambelin Independent School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.