Hillvue Public School vs Timbumburi Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 10 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
Timbumburi Public School
Timbumburi · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Hillvue Public School Tamworth NSW | Timbumburi Public School Timbumburi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1318 of 1,619 | #886 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4073 of 4,908 | #2718 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 449 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 211 | 71 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 761 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 70% | 10% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | Timbumburi 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hillvue-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | timbumburi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Timbumburi Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 30.6).
- •Timbumburi Public School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 761), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillvue Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Hillvue Public School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 159.
- •Hillvue Public School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 3%).
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 Timbumburi Public School?
On the Success Index, Timbumburi Public School ranks higher (49.7 vs 30.6 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 Hillvue Public School and Timbumburi Public School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Timbumburi 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 Timbumburi Public School has 15.3.
How do Hillvue Public School and Timbumburi Public School rank in NSW?
Hillvue Public School is 1318th of 1,619 and Timbumburi Public School is 886th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.