Liberty College vs Parry School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty College
Tamworth · Independent primary · K-6
63 students · ICSEA 897
Parry School
West Tamworth · Government special · U
20 students · ICSEA 753
| Measure | Liberty College Tamworth NSW | Parry School West Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 63 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 41 | 8 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 753 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 5.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 90% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | West Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.libertychurch.com.au | parry-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Liberty College has the higher ICSEA (897 vs 753), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parry School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 12.1).
- •Liberty College is the larger school with 63 students compared with 20.
- •Liberty College is a independent school while Parry School is a government 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 Liberty College 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 Liberty College and Parry School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and West Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Liberty College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parry School has 3.4.
How do Liberty College and Parry School rank in NSW?
Liberty College is unranked and Parry School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.