Oxley Vale Public School
Oxley Vale Public School is a government primary school in Tamworth, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 870, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 377 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 41% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% 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 Oxley Vale Public School compares
By ICSEA, Oxley Vale Public School ranks 1,942nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Calrossy Anglican School - William Cowper Campus, an independent combined school 1.6 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. Oxley Vale Public School scores 870, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Oxley Vale Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Tamworth
Oxley Vale 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 Oxley Vale Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Oxley Vale Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calrossy Anglican SchoolIndependent Secondary · Tamworth | 1.6 km | 1079 | 209 higher | 1,033 |
| McCarthy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Tamworth | 2.8 km | 991 | 121 higher | 935 |
| Westdale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Westdale | 4.4 km | 870 | same | 370 |
| Tamworth West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Tamworth | 4.4 km | 908 | 38 higher | 370 |
| Peel High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tamworth | 4.6 km | 831 | 39 lower | 629 |
| Oxley High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Tamworth | 4.7 km | 936 | 66 higher | 1,007 |
| Tamworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 4.8 km | 997 | 127 higher | 891 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxley Vale Public School a government school?
Yes, Oxley Vale Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Oxley Vale Public School offer?
Oxley Vale Public School offers K-6.
What is Oxley Vale Public School's ICSEA score?
Oxley Vale Public School has an ICSEA score of 870, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Oxley Vale Public School?
Oxley Vale Public School has 377 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Oxley Vale Public School?
The nearest schools to Oxley Vale Public School are Calrossy Anglican School - William Cowper Campus (1.6 km), Calrossy Anglican School (1.6 km), Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House Campus (2.7 km).
Where is Oxley Vale Public School located?
Oxley Vale Public School is located in Tamworth, NSW 2340. Visit the school website at https://oxleyvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.