St Joseph's Primary School vs Tamworth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
West Tamworth · Catholic primary · K-6
185 students · ICSEA 1003
Tamworth High School
South Tamworth · Government high school · 7-12
663 students · ICSEA 860
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School West Tamworth NSW | Tamworth High School South Tamworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #820 of 1,619 | #493 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2503 of 4,908 | #1345 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 185 | 663 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 96 | 332 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 155 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 860 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 65.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 43% |
| Suburb | West Tamworth 2340 | South Tamworth 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | stjosephstamworth.catholic.edu.au/ | tamworth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 23.4).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 860), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tamworth High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.1).
- •Tamworth High School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 185.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Tamworth High School is a government 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 St Joseph's Primary School better than Tamworth High School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 23.4 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 St Joseph's Primary School and Tamworth High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Tamworth and South Tamworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamworth High School has 10.0.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Tamworth High School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 820th of 1,619 and Tamworth High School is 493rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.