Parry School vs Tamworth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 421 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parry School
West Tamworth · Government special · U
20 students · ICSEA 753
Tamworth High School
South Tamworth · Government high school · 7-12
663 students · ICSEA 860
| Measure | Parry School West Tamworth NSW | Tamworth High School South Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #493 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1345 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 20 | 663 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 12 | 332 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 155 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 753 | 860 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 3.4 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 65.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 90% | 43% |
| Suburb | West Tamworth 2340 | South Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | parry-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | tamworth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tamworth High School has the higher ICSEA (860 vs 753), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parry School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 10.0).
- •Tamworth High School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 20.
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 Parry School better than Tamworth High 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 Parry School and Tamworth High School?
About 421 m in a straight line, between West Tamworth and South Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parry School has 3.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamworth High School has 10.0.
How do Parry School and Tamworth High School rank in NSW?
Parry School is unranked and Tamworth High School is 493rd of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.