Bullimbal School vs Carinya Christian School Tamworth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bullimbal School
South Tamworth · Government special · U
70 students · ICSEA 870
Carinya Christian School Tamworth
Tamworth · Independent combined · K-12
857 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Bullimbal School South Tamworth NSW | Carinya Christian School Tamworth Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #199 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #627 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 70 | 857 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 56 | 473 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 64.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 36.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 12% |
| Suburb | South Tamworth 2340 | Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bullimbal-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.carinya.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bullimbal School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 13.2).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth is the larger school with 857 students compared with 70.
- •Bullimbal School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 20%).
- •Bullimbal School is a government school while Carinya Christian School Tamworth is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bullimbal School better than Carinya Christian School Tamworth?
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 Bullimbal School and Carinya Christian School Tamworth?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between South Tamworth and Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bullimbal School has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carinya Christian School Tamworth has 13.2.
How do Bullimbal School and Carinya Christian School Tamworth rank in NSW?
Bullimbal School is unranked and Carinya Christian School Tamworth is 199th of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.