Carinya Christian School Tamworth vs Tamworth South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 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
Tamworth South Public School
Tamworth · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 828
| Measure | Carinya Christian School Tamworth Tamworth NSW | Tamworth South Public School Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 314 | #1611 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #627 of 1,259 | #4877 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 857 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 473 / 384 | 231 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 828 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 46% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.carinya.nsw.edu.au | tamworths-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 16.2).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth is the larger school with 857 students compared with 477.
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth has grown faster over five years (20% vs -9%).
- •Carinya Christian School Tamworth is a independent school while Tamworth South 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 Carinya Christian School Tamworth better than Tamworth South Public School?
On the Success Index, Carinya Christian School Tamworth ranks higher (51.3 vs 16.2 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 Tamworth South Public School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and 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 Tamworth South Public School has 13.7.
How do Carinya Christian School Tamworth and Tamworth South Public School rank in NSW?
Carinya Christian School Tamworth is 199th of 314 and Tamworth South Public School is 1611th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.