Bullimbal School vs Tamworth West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Tamworth West Public School
West Tamworth · Government primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Bullimbal School South Tamworth NSW | Tamworth West Public School West Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1261 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3913 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 70 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 56 | 157 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 31.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 32% |
| Suburb | South Tamworth 2340 | West Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bullimbal-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | tamworthw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tamworth West Public School has the higher ICSEA (908 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bullimbal School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 11.9).
- •Tamworth West Public School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 70.
- •Bullimbal School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -6%).
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 Tamworth West Public 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 Bullimbal School and Tamworth West Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South Tamworth and West 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 Tamworth West Public School has 11.9.
How do Bullimbal School and Tamworth West Public School rank in NSW?
Bullimbal School is unranked and Tamworth West Public School is 1261st of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.