About the school
Oxley Vale Public School is located on the outskirts of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW. The school fosters a passion for learning and challenges all members of the school community to achieve excellence in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits. With approximately 358 students enrolled as of March 2021, Oxley Vale Public School draws its enrolments from both residential and rural communities, benefiting from its beautiful surroundings with views across to the Duri Peaks. The school has a strong cultural diversity with 33 percent of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
The school is dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community, with strong collaboration between parents and local organisations, including Aboriginal elders and support services. Oxley Vale Public School operates with 13 mainstream classes, two of which are composite, alongside two Multi Categorical support classes. It boasts highly skilled teachers and staff, including a Deputy Principal, Instructional Leaders, and a School Chaplain.
Learning at Oxley Vale Public School is supported by a framework of high expectations for both staff and students. There is a commitment to quality teaching and learning, ensuring that every child learns to the best of their ability. The school encourages a climate of excellence while providing targeted support to cater to the diverse needs of its students. By embracing each child's unique background, the school creates a safe and nurturing environment for all.
Mission
At Oxley Vale Public School we foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is known, valued and cared for.
Location & Catchment Area
- Oxley Vale Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Westdale Public School 4.4 km
- B Tamworth West Public School 4.4 km
- C Peel High School 4.6 km
- D Oxley High School 4.7 km
- E Tamworth Public School 4.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 377 (194 girls, 183 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 377
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 870 (percentile 6)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 62% / 23% / 11% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 132
- Indigenous students
- 41%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 15%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 24.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 40 |
| Year 1 | 62 |
| Year 2 | 49 |
| Year 3 | 49 |
| Year 4 | 66 |
| Year 5 | 51 |
| Year 6 | 60 |
| Total | 377 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 377 | 194 | 183 | - | 870 | 24.8 |
| 2024 | 371 | 194 | 177 | 89 | 878 | 24.7 |
| 2023 | 361 | 190 | 171 | 89.3 | 892 | 24.8 |
| 2022 | 372 | 191 | 181 | 85 | 901 | 25.1 |
| 2021 | 356 | 180 | 176 | 88.7 | 895 | 23.2 |
| 2020 | 324 | 162 | 162 | - | 903 | 22.2 |
| 2019 | 343 | 176 | 167 | 90.4 | 904 | 21 |
| 2018 | 340 | 166 | 174 | 92 | 878 | 21 |
| 2017 | 343 | 172 | 171 | 91.8 | 886 | 20.5 |
| 2016 | 326 | 174 | 152 | 91.4 | 893 | 20.4 |
| 2015 | 342 | 182 | 160 | 92.7 | 880 | 20.3 |
| 2014 | 313 | 165 | 148 | 92.4 | 892 | 19.9 |
| 2013 | 340 | 169 | 171 | 92.5 | 868 | 21.1 |
| 2012 | 331 | 170 | 161 | 93.4 | 875 | 19.7 |
| 2011 | 302 | 155 | 147 | 93 | 877 | 18.4 |
| 2010 | 278 | 147 | 131 | - | 873 | 17.3 |
| 2009 | 293 | 153 | 140 | - | 908 | 16.8 |
| 2008 | 279 | 145 | 134 | - | 908 | 15.4 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.