Nemingha Public School vs St Nicholas' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nemingha Public School
Nemingha · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 996
St Nicholas' Primary School
Tamworth · Catholic primary · K-6
586 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Nemingha Public School Nemingha NSW | St Nicholas' Primary School Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1025 of 1,619 | #732 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3200 of 4,908 | #2234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 193 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 118 | 284 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 11% |
| Suburb | Nemingha 2340 | Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | nemingha-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stnicholastamworth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.3 vs 43.3).
- •St Nicholas' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Nicholas' Primary School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 193.
- •St Nicholas' Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -11%).
- •Nemingha Public School is a government school while St Nicholas' 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 Nemingha Public School better than St Nicholas' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Nicholas' Primary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 43.3 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 Nemingha Public School and St Nicholas' Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Nemingha and Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nemingha Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Nicholas' Primary School has 15.5.
How do Nemingha Public School and St Nicholas' Primary School rank in NSW?
Nemingha Public School is 1025th of 1,619 and St Nicholas' Primary School is 732nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.