Tirriwirri School

Tirriwirri School is a government combined school in Karabar, NSW offering U. With an ICSEA score of 944, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 34 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.

Karabar NSW 2620. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score

944

22nd percentile

Enrolments

Students per teacher

4:1

9 teaching staff

Indigenous students

21%

of enrolments

Language background other than English

38%

of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Tirriwirri School compares

By ICSEA, Tirriwirri School ranks 343rd 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Queanbeyan South Public School, a government primary school 0.2 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. Tirriwirri School scores 944, below average.

ICSEA 944Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile

Avg 1,000

944

7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Tirriwirri School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.

Tirriwirri School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Karabar

Tirriwirri School is located in Karabar, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,989/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 8,517.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Karabar suburb profile

Schools near Tirriwirri School

The 8 nearest schools to Tirriwirri School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
School	Distance	ICSEA	vs Tirriwirri School	Students
Queanbeyan South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Queanbeyan	0.2 km	939	5 lower	419
Karabar High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Queanbeyan	0.2 km	982	38 higher	723
Queanbeyan Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Queanbeyan	1.3 km	997	53 higher	361
Queanbeyan High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Queanbeyan	1.5 km	967	23 higher	448
St Gregory's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Queanbeyan	2.0 km	1056	112 higher	730
Queanbeyan West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Queanbeyan	2.2 km	988	44 higher	387
Queanbeyan East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Queanbeyan	3.0 km	1031	87 higher	280
Jerrabomberra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Jerrabomberra	3.4 km	1107	163 higher	865

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tirriwirri School a government school?

Yes, Tirriwirri School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Tirriwirri School offer?

Tirriwirri School offers U.

What is Tirriwirri School's ICSEA score?

Tirriwirri School has an ICSEA score of 944, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Tirriwirri School?

Tirriwirri School has 34 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.

What schools are near Tirriwirri School?

The nearest schools to Tirriwirri School are Queanbeyan South Public School (0.2 km), Karabar High School (0.2 km), St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street Campus (1.3 km).

Where is Tirriwirri School located?

Tirriwirri School is located in Karabar, NSW 2620. Visit the school website at https://tirriwirri-s.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Tirriwirri School official website