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Tamworth · New South Wales

Schools in Tamworth

There are 9 schools in Tamworth: 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 5 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 3 independent schools. Government schools in Tamworth are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Tamworth

Independent primary school

Liberty College

Kindergarten to Year 6 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Tamworth, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Tamworth

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Tamworth

At a glance

Schools in Tamworth in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 5,362 students enrolled, 596 per school on average; the largest is Calrossy Anglican School with 1,033.
  • 4 of the 9 schools (44%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Tamworth

  1. Calrossy Anglican School 1,033 students
  2. Tamworth Public School 891 students
  3. Carinya Christian School Tamworth 857 students
  4. Peel High School 629 students
  5. St Nicholas' Primary School 586 students
Questions

Schools in Tamworth: common questions

How many schools are there in Tamworth NSW?
There are 9 schools in Tamworth NSW, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Tamworth NSW?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 44% of all schools in Tamworth NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Tamworth NSW?
Calrossy Anglican School, with 1,033 students. Next are Tamworth Public School (891), Carinya Christian School Tamworth (857) and Peel High School (629).
Are there single-sex schools in Tamworth NSW?
No. All 9 schools in Tamworth NSW take both boys and girls.
Are there selective schools in Tamworth NSW?
Yes: 1 school is fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.