Oxley High School
Oxley High School is a government secondary school in North Tamworth, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 936, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,007 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
North Tamworth NSW 2340. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Oxley High School compares
By ICSEA, Oxley High School ranks 441st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tamworth Public School, a government primary 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. Oxley High School scores 936, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About North Tamworth
Oxley High School is located in North Tamworth, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,463/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 6,273.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
North Tamworth suburb profileSchools near Oxley High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Oxley High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 0.8 km | 997 | 61 higher | 891 |
| St Nicholas' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tamworth | 1.8 km | 1042 | 106 higher | 586 |
| McCarthy Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Tamworth | 2.0 km | 991 | 55 higher | 935 |
| Tamworth West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Tamworth | 2.3 km | 908 | 28 lower | 370 |
| Calrossy Anglican SchoolIndependent Secondary · Tamworth | 3.5 km | 1079 | 143 higher | 1,033 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxley High School a government school?
Yes, Oxley High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Oxley High School offer?
Oxley High School offers 7-12.
What is Oxley High School's ICSEA score?
Oxley High School has an ICSEA score of 936, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Oxley High School?
Oxley High School has 1,007 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Oxley High School?
The nearest schools to Oxley High School are Tamworth Public School (0.8 km), St Nicholas' Primary School (1.8 km), McCarthy Catholic College (2.0 km).
Where is Oxley High School located?
Oxley High School is located in North Tamworth, NSW 2340. Visit the school website at https://oxley-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.