Tamworth Public School
Tamworth Public School is a government primary school in Tamworth, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 997, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 891 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Tamworth NSW 2340. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tamworth Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tamworth Public School ranks 1,095th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Oxley High School, a government secondary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Tamworth Public School scores 997, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Tamworth
Tamworth Public School is located in Tamworth, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $697/wk and median rent of $248/wk. Population: 189.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Tamworth Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tamworth Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxley High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Tamworth | 0.8 km | 936 | 61 lower | 1,007 |
| St Nicholas' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tamworth | 1.1 km | 1042 | 45 higher | 586 |
| Tamworth West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Tamworth | 1.6 km | 908 | 89 lower | 370 |
| McCarthy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Tamworth | 2.1 km | 991 | 6 lower | 935 |
| Tamworth High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Tamworth | 2.9 km | 860 | 137 lower | 663 |
| Tamworth South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 3.2 km | 828 | 169 lower | 477 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tamworth Public School a government school?
Yes, Tamworth Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tamworth Public School offer?
Tamworth Public School offers K-6.
What is Tamworth Public School's ICSEA score?
Tamworth Public School has an ICSEA score of 997, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tamworth Public School?
Tamworth Public School has 891 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tamworth Public School?
The nearest schools to Tamworth Public School are Oxley High School (0.8 km), St Nicholas' Primary School (1.1 km), Tamworth West Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Tamworth Public School located?
Tamworth Public School is located in Tamworth, NSW 2340. Visit the school website at https://tamworth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.