Parry School vs Tamworth South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 925 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 South Public School
Tamworth · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 828
| Measure | Parry School West Tamworth NSW | Tamworth South Public School Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1611 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4877 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 20 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 12 | 231 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 753 | 828 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 3.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 90% | 46% |
| Suburb | West Tamworth 2340 | Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | parry-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | tamworths-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tamworth South Public School has the higher ICSEA (828 vs 753), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parry School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 13.7).
- •Tamworth South Public School is the larger school with 477 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 South 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 Parry School and Tamworth South Public School?
About 925 m in a straight line, between West Tamworth and 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 South Public School has 13.7.
How do Parry School and Tamworth South Public School rank in NSW?
Parry School is unranked and Tamworth South Public School is 1611th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.