St Nicholas' Primary School
St Nicholas' Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Tamworth, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1042, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 586 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% 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 St Nicholas' Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Nicholas' Primary School ranks 739th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tamworth Public School, a government primary school 1.1 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. St Nicholas' Primary School scores 1042, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Nicholas' Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Tamworth
St Nicholas' Primary 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 St Nicholas' Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Nicholas' Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 1.1 km | 997 | 45 lower | 891 |
| Tamworth West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Tamworth | 1.7 km | 908 | 134 lower | 370 |
| Oxley High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Tamworth | 1.8 km | 936 | 106 lower | 1,007 |
| Tamworth High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Tamworth | 2.4 km | 860 | 182 lower | 663 |
| Tamworth South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 2.8 km | 828 | 214 lower | 477 |
| St Edward's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Tamworth | 2.9 km | 956 | 86 lower | 525 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Nicholas' Primary School a government school?
No, St Nicholas' Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Nicholas' Primary School offer?
St Nicholas' Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Nicholas' Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Nicholas' Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1042, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Nicholas' Primary School?
St Nicholas' Primary School has 586 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Nicholas' Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Nicholas' Primary School are Tamworth Public School (1.1 km), Tamworth West Public School (1.7 km), Oxley High School (1.8 km).
Where is St Nicholas' Primary School located?
St Nicholas' Primary School is located in Tamworth, NSW 2340. Visit the school website at https://stnicholastamworth.catholic.edu.au/.