Hillvue Public School vs St Edward's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
St Edward's Primary School
South Tamworth · Catholic primary · K-6
525 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Hillvue Public School Tamworth NSW | St Edward's Primary School South Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1318 of 1,619 | #1340 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4073 of 4,908 | #4128 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 449 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 211 | 247 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 761 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 19.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 70% | 25% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | South Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hillvue-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stedwardstamworth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.6 vs 30.0).
- •St Edward's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 761), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillvue Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.1).
- •St Edward's Primary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 449.
- •Hillvue Public School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 0%).
- •Hillvue Public School is a government 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 Hillvue Public School better than St Edward's Primary 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 St Edward's Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and South 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 St Edward's Primary School has 15.1.
How do Hillvue Public School and St Edward's Primary School rank in NSW?
Hillvue Public School is 1318th of 1,619 and St Edward's Primary School is 1340th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.