CatholicSecondary
McCarthy Catholic College
West TamworthNSW2340
- Enrolments
- 935
- ICSEA
- 991
- Ratio
- 13.6:1
NSW suburb profile
Schools in West Tamworth, NSW
View school profiles in West Tamworth, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
4
Government schools
2
Catholic schools
2
Independent schools
0
Average ICSEA
914
Total enrolments
1,510
Overview
West Tamworth school context
West Tamworth has 4 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 1,510 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 914.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Tamworth, South Tamworth, North Tamworth, Westdale, Calala and Nemingha.
- Listed schools
- 4
- Total enrolments
- 1,510
- Average ICSEA
- 914
- Suburb and state
- West Tamworth, NSW
Schools
West Tamworth school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in West Tamworth, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
GovernmentSpecial
Parry School
West TamworthNSW2340
- Enrolments
- 20
- ICSEA
- 753
- Ratio
- 3.4:1
CatholicPrimary
St Joseph's Primary School
West TamworthNSW2340
- Enrolments
- 185
- ICSEA
- 1,003
- Ratio
- 13.1:1
GovernmentPrimary
Tamworth West Public School
West TamworthNSW2340
- Enrolments
- 370
- ICSEA
- 908
- Ratio
- 11.9:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCarthy Catholic College | West Tamworth | Catholic | Secondary | 935 | 991 | 13.6:1 | Open |
| Parry School | West Tamworth | Government | Special | 20 | 753 | 3.4:1 | Open |
| St Joseph's Primary School | West Tamworth | Catholic | Primary | 185 | 1,003 | 13.1:1 | Open |
| Tamworth West Public School | West Tamworth | Government | Primary | 370 | 908 | 11.9:1 | Open |
McCarthy Catholic College
West Tamworth · Catholic · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 935
- ICSEA
- 991
- Ratio
- 13.6:1
Parry School
West Tamworth · Government · Special
- Enrol.
- 20
- ICSEA
- 753
- Ratio
- 3.4:1
St Joseph's Primary School
West Tamworth · Catholic · Primary
- Enrol.
- 185
- ICSEA
- 1,003
- Ratio
- 13.1:1
Tamworth West Public School
West Tamworth · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 370
- ICSEA
- 908
- Ratio
- 11.9:1
Breakdown
West Tamworth school mix
West Tamworth has 4 listed schools. Catholic is the largest sector (2), and primary is the most common type (2).
Catholic2 · 50%
Government2 · 50%
Primary2 · 50%
Secondary1 · 25%
Special1 · 25%
Location
Map view for West Tamworth
Use the map link to check where the listed West Tamworth schools are located.
West Tamworth, New South Wales
West Tamworth is shown in the Tamworth local area, within the Tamworth local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Tamworth, South Tamworth and North Tamworth.
- Local area
- Tamworth
- Closest school suburb
- Tamworth
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -31.09101
- Longitude
- 150.91961
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around West Tamworth
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from West Tamworth.
Data source
2025 Australian school profile data
ACARA school profile and location data
This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.
FAQ
Questions about schools in West Tamworth
How many schools are in West Tamworth, NSW?
There are 4 listed schools in West Tamworth in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in West Tamworth?
Yes. West Tamworth has 2 listed government schools.
What is the average ICSEA for West Tamworth schools?
The average ICSEA shown for West Tamworth schools is 914.
Which schools are listed in West Tamworth?
McCarthy Catholic College, Parry School, St Joseph's Primary School and Tamworth West Public School are listed for West Tamworth.
What data source is used for West Tamworth school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.