Liberty College vs Wellington Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 244 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
Wellington Christian School
Wellington · Independent primary · K-6
78 students · ICSEA 859
| Measure | Liberty College Tamworth NSW | Wellington Christian School Wellington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 63 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 41 | 42 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 859 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 53% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | Wellington 2820 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.libertychurch.com.au | www.wellingtoncs.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Liberty College scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 23.4).
- •Liberty College has the higher ICSEA (897 vs 859), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wellington Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Wellington Christian School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 63.
- •Liberty College has grown faster over five years (75% vs 11%).
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 Wellington Christian School?
On the Success Index, Liberty College ranks higher (30.0 vs 23.4 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 Liberty College and Wellington Christian School?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Wellington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Liberty College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wellington Christian School has 10.3.
How do Liberty College and Wellington Christian School rank in NSW?
Liberty College is unranked and Wellington Christian School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.