Carinya Christian School Tamworth vs Parry School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 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
Parry School
West Tamworth · Government special · U
20 students · ICSEA 753
| Measure | Carinya Christian School Tamworth Tamworth NSW | Parry School West Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #627 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 857 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 473 / 384 | 8 / 12 |
| 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 | +20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 753 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 5.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 90% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | West Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.carinya.nsw.edu.au | parry-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 753), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parry School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 13.2).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth is the larger school with 857 students compared with 20.
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth is a independent school while Parry 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 Parry 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 Carinya Christian School Tamworth and Parry School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and West Tamworth 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 Parry School has 3.4.
How do Carinya Christian School Tamworth and Parry School rank in NSW?
Carinya Christian School Tamworth is 199th of 314 and Parry School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.