Tamworth West Public School
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About the school
Tamworth West Public School, located near the central business district of Tamworth, is a PP4 school with approximately 270 students, catering to diverse backgrounds, including around 35% Indigenous and 8% non-English speaking students. Its strategic location offers excellent access to sporting venues, cultural events, and real-world learning experiences.
Vision and Mission
The school's mission is to provide 'A quality education in a creative and caring environment'. This commitment to individual care ensures that students' social, emotional, and educational needs are met. The 'You Can Do It' program and the 'Positive Behaviour for Learning' initiative are integral to the school's approach, guiding both classroom and community interactions.
Academic Excellence
Tamworth West Public School is recognised for its strong academic programs, supported by dedicated and experienced staff who strive for excellence in teaching and student welfare. The school features an exceptional Special Education program, which includes two specialised classes designed for students experiencing learning difficulties in an integrated setting, ensuring all students receive the support they need.
Inclusive Programs
The school promotes cultural inclusivity through various programs, notably an award-winning dance initiative that invites all students to participate. Furthermore, its music program, led by qualified tutors, offers tuition in brass, wind, guitar, drums, and piano. Students regularly represent the school at regional and state sporting events, both individually and as teams.
Community Involvement
The unique size of Tamworth West fosters a family-oriented atmosphere, encouraging active participation from families in decision-making processes. The school prides itself on its warm teaching environment, where individual student care is a priority.
Mission
A quality education in a creative and caring environment
Location & Catchment Area
- Tamworth West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tamworth Public School 1.6 km
- B Tamworth High School 1.6 km
- C Parry School 1.7 km
- D Bullimbal School 1.7 km
- E Tamworth South Public School 1.7 km
- F Oxley High School 2.3 km
- G Peel High School 2.8 km
- H Hillvue Public School 3.2 km
- I Oxley Vale Public School 4.4 km
- J Westdale Public School 4.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 370 (157 girls, 213 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 370
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 908 (percentile 13)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 28% / 13% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 130
- Indigenous students
- 32%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 10%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 31.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Year 1 | 54 |
| Year 2 | 34 |
| Year 3 | 54 |
| Year 4 | 59 |
| Year 5 | 58 |
| Year 6 | 63 |
| Total | 370 |
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 | 370 | 157 | 213 | - | 908 | 31.1 |
| 2024 | 358 | 152 | 206 | 89.4 | 912 | 33.2 |
| 2023 | 374 | 171 | 203 | 90.1 | 912 | 33.3 |
| 2022 | 389 | 171 | 218 | 87.8 | 902 | 33.3 |
| 2021 | 398 | 177 | 221 | 91.1 | 886 | 31.6 |
| 2020 | 395 | 189 | 206 | - | 879 | 31.6 |
| 2019 | 385 | 187 | 198 | 91.8 | 876 | 31.6 |
| 2018 | 385 | 192 | 193 | 92.5 | 885 | 31.6 |
| 2017 | 376 | 181 | 195 | 92.8 | 873 | 30 |
| 2016 | 335 | 158 | 177 | 93 | 883 | 26.7 |
| 2015 | 295 | 138 | 157 | 92.5 | 891 | 24.3 |
| 2014 | 273 | 117 | 156 | 92.7 | 877 | 21.8 |
| 2013 | 246 | 106 | 140 | 92 | 871 | 22.9 |
| 2012 | 226 | 109 | 117 | 92.3 | 890 | 24.3 |
| 2011 | 192 | 81 | 111 | 92.2 | 880 | 23.9 |
| 2010 | 168 | 67 | 101 | - | 837 | 25.3 |
| 2009 | 175 | 73 | 102 | - | 840 | 24.1 |
| 2008 | 184 | 83 | 101 | - | 840 | 25.3 |
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.