Calrossy Anglican School vs Oxley Vale 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.
Calrossy Anglican School
Tamworth · Independent combined · K-12
1,033 students · ICSEA 1079
Oxley Vale Public School
Tamworth · Government primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 870
| Measure | Calrossy Anglican School Tamworth NSW | Oxley Vale Public School Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 314 | #1589 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #299 of 1,259 | #4809 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,033 | 377 |
| Girls / boys | 622 / 411 | 194 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 870 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.6 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 41% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/ | oxleyvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Calrossy Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 19.3).
- •Calrossy Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calrossy Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.2).
- •Calrossy Anglican School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 377.
- •Calrossy Anglican School is a independent school while Oxley Vale Public School is a government 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 Oxley Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Calrossy Anglican School ranks higher (68.3 vs 19.3 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 Oxley Vale Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and 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 Oxley Vale Public School has 15.2.
How do Calrossy Anglican School and Oxley Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Calrossy Anglican School is 101st of 314 and Oxley Vale Public School is 1589th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.