Hillvue Public School vs Parry School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
Parry School
West Tamworth · Government special · U
20 students · ICSEA 753
| Measure | Hillvue Public School Tamworth NSW | Parry School West Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1318 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4073 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 449 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 211 | 8 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 761 | 753 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 5.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 70% | 90% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | West Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hillvue-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parry-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hillvue Public School has the higher ICSEA (761 vs 753), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parry School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 12.5).
- •Hillvue Public School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 20.
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 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 Hillvue Public School and Parry School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and West 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 Parry School has 3.4.
How do Hillvue Public School and Parry School rank in NSW?
Hillvue Public School is 1318th of 1,619 and Parry School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.