Barmedman Public School vs Hillvue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 471 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barmedman Public School
Barmedman · Government primary · K-6
5 students · ICSEA 756
Hillvue Public School
Tamworth · Government primary · K-6
449 students · ICSEA 761
| Measure | Barmedman Public School Barmedman NSW | Hillvue Public School Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 7 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1318 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4073 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 5 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 2 | 238 / 211 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 756 | 761 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 100% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 70% |
| Suburb | Barmedman 2668 | Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Bland | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | barmedman-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hillvue-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hillvue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.6 vs 6.8).
- •Hillvue Public School has the higher ICSEA (761 vs 756), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillvue Public School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 5.
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 Barmedman Public School better than Hillvue Public School?
On the Success Index, Hillvue Public School ranks higher (30.6 vs 6.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barmedman Public School and Hillvue Public School?
About 471 km in a straight line, between Barmedman and Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Barmedman Public School and Hillvue Public School rank in NSW?
Barmedman Public School is unranked and Hillvue Public School is 1318th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.