Calrossy Anglican School vs McCarthy Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calrossy Anglican School
Tamworth · Independent combined · K-12
1,033 students · ICSEA 1079
McCarthy Catholic College
West Tamworth · Catholic high school · 7-12
935 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Calrossy Anglican School Tamworth NSW | McCarthy Catholic College West Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 314 | #323 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #299 of 1,259 | #889 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,033 | 935 |
| Girls / boys | 622 / 411 | 529 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.6 | 69.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 30.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 13% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | West Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/ | mccarthy.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Calrossy Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 42.9).
- •Calrossy Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calrossy Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.6).
- •Calrossy Anglican School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 935.
- •Calrossy Anglican School is a independent school while McCarthy Catholic College is a catholic 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 Calrossy Anglican School better than McCarthy Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Calrossy Anglican School ranks higher (68.3 vs 42.9 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 Calrossy Anglican School and McCarthy Catholic College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and West Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calrossy Anglican School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McCarthy Catholic College has 13.6.
How do Calrossy Anglican School and McCarthy Catholic College rank in NSW?
Calrossy Anglican School is 101st of 314 and McCarthy Catholic College is 323rd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.