Oxley High School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oxley High School
North Tamworth · Government high school · 7-12
1,007 students · ICSEA 936
St Joseph's Primary School
West Tamworth · Catholic primary · K-6
185 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Oxley High School North Tamworth NSW | St Joseph's Primary School West Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #472 of 539 | #820 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1289 of 1,472 | #2503 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,007 | 185 |
| Girls / boys | 521 / 486 | 89 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 15% |
| Suburb | North Tamworth 2340 | West Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oxley-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjosephstamworth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 25.7).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oxley High School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 185.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
- •Oxley High School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Oxley High School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 25.7 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 Oxley High School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between North Tamworth and West Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oxley High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 13.1.
How do Oxley High School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Oxley High School is 472nd of 539 and St Joseph's Primary School is 820th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.