Carinya Christian School Tamworth vs St Edward's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.3 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
St Edward's Primary School
South Tamworth · Catholic primary · K-6
525 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Carinya Christian School Tamworth Tamworth NSW | St Edward's Primary School South Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 314 | #1340 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #627 of 1,259 | #4128 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 857 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 473 / 384 | 247 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 19.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 25% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | South Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.carinya.nsw.edu.au | stedwardstamworth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 30.0).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.1).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth is the larger school with 857 students compared with 525.
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth has grown faster over five years (20% vs 0%).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth is a independent school while St Edward's Primary School 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 Carinya Christian School Tamworth better than St Edward's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carinya Christian School Tamworth ranks higher (51.3 vs 30.0 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 St Edward's Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and South 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 St Edward's Primary School has 15.1.
How do Carinya Christian School Tamworth and St Edward's Primary School rank in NSW?
Carinya Christian School Tamworth is 199th of 314 and St Edward's Primary School is 1340th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.