Enrolment at this school is not organised by year levels.
About the school
Parry School is an award-winning New South Wales Department of Education and Training school for Specific Purposes, catering for students with significant behavioural difficulties from years 7 to 10. It serves students who have documented patterns of behavioural issues, which have not been effectively resolved despite intensive interventions. The school's primary focus is to assist students in understanding their behaviour and accepting responsibility for their actions. Parry School provides a highly structured learning environment that empowers students to acquire new skills while remaining connected to their home schools. The curriculum is designed to teach essential social, behavioural, and academic skills to ensure a successful transition back to mainstream education and further study.
The school is staffed by trained specialist educators who implement innovative and relevant programmes based on current educational research. Additionally, Parry School has transitioned to a purpose-built facility, enhancing its ability to accommodate the specific needs of its student community. This new site includes recreational spaces and grounds that support the structured programmes offered by the school. Parry School is committed to fostering positive interactions and supporting the personal and educational development of each student. By working closely with families and community agencies, the school develops individualised plans tailored to meet the needs of its students.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day. We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities.
Location & Catchment Area
- Parry School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bullimbal School 133 m
- B Tamworth High School 405 m
- C Tamworth South Public School 909 m
- D Tamworth West Public School 1.7 km
- E Hillvue Public School 2.1 km
- F Tamworth Public School 2.8 km
- G Peel High School 2.8 km
- H Oxley High School 3.6 km
- I Westdale Public School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 20 (8 girls, 12 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 753 (percentile 2)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 76% / 19% / 4% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 177
- Indigenous students
- 90%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Secondary ungraded | 20 |
| Total | 20 |
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 | 20 | 8 | 12 | - | 753 | 5.9 |
| 2024 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 56.5 | 768 | 5.9 |
| 2023 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 53.9 | 787 | 5.9 |
| 2022 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 50.6 | 795 | 5.9 |
| 2021 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 71.5 | 810 | 5.9 |
| 2020 | 19 | 8 | 11 | - | 859 | 5.9 |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 | 8 | - | - | 5.9 |
| 2018 | 12 | 3 | 9 | - | 845 | 5.9 |
| 2017 | 19 | 6 | 13 | - | - | 4.9 |
| 2016 | 17 | 4 | 13 | - | - | 4.9 |
| 2015 | 15 | 3 | 12 | - | - | 4.9 |
| 2014 | 17 | 4 | 13 | - | - | 5.9 |
| 2013 | 18 | 5 | 13 | - | - | 5.9 |
| 2012 | 16 | 3 | 13 | - | - | 5.8 |
| 2011 | 16 | 3 | 13 | - | - | 4.8 |
| 2010 | 15 | 1 | 14 | - | - | 4.8 |
| 2009 | 12 | 2 | 10 | - | - | 4.9 |
| 2008 | 17 | 4 | 13 | - | - | 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.