Hillvue Public School vs Liberty College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillvue Public School
Tamworth · Government primary · K-6
449 students · ICSEA 761
Liberty College
Tamworth · Independent primary · K-6
63 students · ICSEA 897
| Measure | Hillvue Public School Tamworth NSW | Liberty College Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1318 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4073 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 449 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 211 | 22 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +75% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 761 | 897 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 70% | 40% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hillvue-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.libertychurch.com.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.6 vs 30.0).
- •Liberty College has the higher ICSEA (897 vs 761), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillvue Public School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 63.
- •Liberty College has grown faster over five years (75% vs 24%).
- •Hillvue Public School is a government school while Liberty College is an independent 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 Hillvue Public School better than Liberty College?
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 Hillvue Public School and Liberty College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillvue Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liberty College has 12.1.
How do Hillvue Public School and Liberty College rank in NSW?
Hillvue Public School is 1318th of 1,619 and Liberty College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.