St Edward's Primary School
St Edward's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in South Tamworth, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 956, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 525 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 25% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
South Tamworth NSW 2340. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Edward's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Edward's Primary School ranks 1,467th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campus, a Catholic primary school 0.0 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 Edward's Primary School scores 956, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Edward's 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 South Tamworth
St Edward's Primary School is located in South Tamworth, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,029/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 6,621.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Tamworth suburb profileSchools near St Edward's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Edward's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Tamworth | 0.5 km | 860 | 96 lower | 663 |
| Tamworth South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 0.5 km | 828 | 128 lower | 477 |
| Hillvue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 1.4 km | 761 | 195 lower | 449 |
| Tamworth West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · West Tamworth | 2.1 km | 908 | 48 lower | 370 |
| Peel High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tamworth | 2.2 km | 831 | 125 lower | 629 |
| St Nicholas' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tamworth | 2.9 km | 1042 | 86 higher | 586 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Edward's Primary School a government school?
No, St Edward's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Edward's Primary School offer?
St Edward's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Edward's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Edward's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 956, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Edward's Primary School?
St Edward's Primary School has 525 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Edward's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Edward's Primary School are St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campus (0.0 km), Tamworth High School (0.5 km), Tamworth South Public School (0.5 km).
Where is St Edward's Primary School located?
St Edward's Primary School is located in South Tamworth, NSW 2340. Visit the school website at https://stedwardstamworth.catholic.edu.au/.