Tamworth West Public School
Tamworth West Public School is a government primary school in West Tamworth, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 908, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 32% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
West Tamworth NSW 2340. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tamworth West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tamworth West Public School ranks 1,796th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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 West Public School scores 908, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About West Tamworth
Tamworth West Public School is located in West Tamworth, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,053/wk and median rent of $275/wk. Population: 5,471.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Tamworth suburb profileSchools near Tamworth West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tamworth West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 1.6 km | 997 | 89 higher | 891 |
| Tamworth High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Tamworth | 1.6 km | 860 | 48 lower | 663 |
| St Nicholas' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tamworth | 1.7 km | 1042 | 134 higher | 586 |
| Tamworth South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 1.7 km | 828 | 80 lower | 477 |
| St Edward's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Tamworth | 2.1 km | 956 | 48 higher | 525 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tamworth West Public School a government school?
Yes, Tamworth West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tamworth West Public School offer?
Tamworth West Public School offers K-6.
What is Tamworth West Public School's ICSEA score?
Tamworth West Public School has an ICSEA score of 908, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tamworth West Public School?
Tamworth West Public School has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tamworth West Public School?
The nearest schools to Tamworth West Public School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.3 km), Tamworth Public School (1.6 km), Tamworth High School (1.6 km).
Where is Tamworth West Public School located?
Tamworth West Public School is located in West Tamworth, NSW 2340. Visit the school website at https://tamworthw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.