Carinya Christian School Tamworth
Carinya Christian School Tamworth is an independent combined school in Tamworth, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1034, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 857 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% 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 Carinya Christian School Tamworth compares
By ICSEA, Carinya Christian School Tamworth ranks 230th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Liberty College, an independent primary school 2.1 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. Carinya Christian School Tamworth scores 1034, near average.
Enrolment and location
Carinya Christian School Tamworth is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Tamworth
Carinya Christian School Tamworth 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 Carinya Christian School Tamworth
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carinya Christian School Tamworth | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · South Tamworth | 3.3 km | 956 | 78 lower | 525 |
| Tamworth High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Tamworth | 3.4 km | 860 | 174 lower | 663 |
| Tamworth South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 3.8 km | 828 | 206 lower | 477 |
| St Nicholas' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tamworth | 3.9 km | 1042 | 8 higher | 586 |
| Farrer Memorial Agricultural High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Calala | 3.9 km | 1025 | 9 lower | 606 |
| Hillvue Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tamworth | 4.1 km | 761 | 273 lower | 449 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carinya Christian School Tamworth a government school?
No, Carinya Christian School Tamworth is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Carinya Christian School Tamworth offer?
Carinya Christian School Tamworth offers K-12.
What is Carinya Christian School Tamworth's ICSEA score?
Carinya Christian School Tamworth has an ICSEA score of 1034, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carinya Christian School Tamworth?
Carinya Christian School Tamworth has 857 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carinya Christian School Tamworth?
The nearest schools to Carinya Christian School Tamworth are Liberty College (2.1 km), Parry School (3.1 km), Bullimbal School (3.3 km).
Where is Carinya Christian School Tamworth located?
Carinya Christian School Tamworth is located in Tamworth, NSW 2340. Visit the school website at http://www.carinya.nsw.edu.au.