Delungra Public School vs Tamworth South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 162 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Delungra Public School
Delungra · Government primary · K-6
18 students · ICSEA 827
Tamworth South Public School
Tamworth · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 828
| Measure | Delungra Public School Delungra NSW | Tamworth South Public School Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 8 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1611 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4877 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 18 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 9 | 231 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 827 | 828 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 46% |
| Suburb | Delungra 2403 | Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Inverell | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | delungra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tamworths-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tamworth South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (16.2 vs 8.1).
- •Tamworth South Public School has the higher ICSEA (828 vs 827), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tamworth South Public School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 18.
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 Delungra Public School better than Tamworth South Public School?
On the Success Index, Tamworth South Public School ranks higher (16.2 vs 8.1 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 Delungra Public School and Tamworth South Public School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Delungra and Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Delungra Public School and Tamworth South Public School rank in NSW?
Delungra Public School is unranked and Tamworth South Public School is 1611th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.