Oxley Vale Public School vs Whalan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 300 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oxley Vale Public School
Tamworth · Government primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 870
Whalan Public School
Whalan · Government primary · P-6
340 students · ICSEA 870
| Measure | Oxley Vale Public School Tamworth NSW | Whalan Public School Whalan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1589 of 1,619 | #1478 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4809 of 4,908 | #4501 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 377 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 183 | 156 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 870 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 38% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | Whalan 2770 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | oxleyvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | whalan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Whalan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.0 vs 19.3).
- •Whalan Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Oxley Vale Public School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 340.
- •Oxley Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 4%).
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 Vale Public School better than Whalan Public School?
On the Success Index, Whalan Public School ranks higher (25.0 vs 19.3 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 Oxley Vale Public School and Whalan Public School?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Whalan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oxley Vale Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whalan Public School has 13.5.
How do Oxley Vale Public School and Whalan Public School rank in NSW?
Oxley Vale Public School is 1589th of 1,619 and Whalan Public School is 1478th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.