Carinya Christian School Tamworth vs Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carinya Christian School Tamworth
Tamworth · Independent combined · K-12
857 students · ICSEA 1034
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
Calala · Government high school · 7-12
606 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Carinya Christian School Tamworth Tamworth NSW | Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School Calala NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 314 | #174 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #627 of 1,259 | #440 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 857 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 473 / 384 | 0 / 606 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 50.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | Calala 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.carinya.nsw.edu.au | farreragri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 51.3).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth is the larger school with 857 students compared with 606.
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth has grown faster over five years (20% vs -1%).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth is a independent school while Farrer Memorial Agricultural High 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 Carinya Christian School Tamworth better than Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School?
On the Success Index, Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 51.3 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 Carinya Christian School Tamworth and Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Calala in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carinya Christian School Tamworth has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School has 12.0.
How do Carinya Christian School Tamworth and Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School rank in NSW?
Carinya Christian School Tamworth is 199th of 314 and Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School is 174th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.