Nemingha Public School vs Tamworth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.0 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
Tamworth Public School
Tamworth · Government primary · K-6
891 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Nemingha Public School Nemingha NSW | Tamworth Public School Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1025 of 1,619 | #1042 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3200 of 4,908 | #3252 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 193 | 891 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 118 | 406 / 485 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 51.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 20% |
| Suburb | Nemingha 2340 | Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | nemingha-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tamworth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (43.3 vs 42.5).
- •Tamworth Public School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nemingha Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.3).
- •Tamworth Public School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 193.
- •Tamworth Public School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Nemingha Public School better than Tamworth Public 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 Nemingha Public School and Tamworth Public School?
About 8.0 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 Tamworth Public School has 17.3.
How do Nemingha Public School and Tamworth Public School rank in NSW?
Nemingha Public School is 1025th of 1,619 and Tamworth Public School is 1042nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.