Tamworth region-based institutions service a population of 200,000 across NSW’s New England and North West regions. The Tamworth region is continuously improving access to quality education and learning pathways, from childcare and Early Childhood Learning through to schools, tertiary and adult education.  

 


Our education offerings

More than 40 early childhood education and childcare centres across the Tamworth region cater to diverse needs. Search Early Childhood Education and Childcare options on the Australian Government’s Starting Blocks website. 

30 government schools covering both primary and secondary years offer quality public education to residents of the Tamworth region. In NSW, every child is entitled to be enrolled at the government school that is designated for the intake area (zone) within which the child's home is situated and that the child is eligible to attend. 

Search government schools at the Department of Education’s website.  

Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School

Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School is a selective government secondary school in Tamworth, offering day and boarding education. Farrer provides students with hands-on learning across a working farm and is renowned for its agricultural focus, strong academic performance, leadership opportunities and sporting traditions.  

6 Catholic schools covering both primary and secondary years offer quality education to residents of the Tamworth region. Search Catholic Schools at the Armidale Catholic Schools’ website.  

Calrossy Anglican School

A leading independent Anglican school in Tamworth offering preschool, primary and secondary education across multiple campuses. It is known for its strong boarding program, agricultural education and Christian values, combining academic achievement with wellbeing, leadership and co-curricular opportunities.
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Carinya Christian School

Carinya Christian School is an independent Christian school based in Calala (Tamworth) and offering primary and secondary education in a supportive, faith-based environment. It is known for its strong sense of community, Christ-centred learning, broad co-curricular opportunities and focus on nurturing students academically, socially and spiritually. 
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Liberty College Tamworth

Liberty College is an independent Christian primary school in Tamworth offering primary school education in a family-focused learning environment. Affiliated with Christian Schools Australia, the school emphasises academic achievement, character development and Christian values, with small class sizes and personalised support.  
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In NSW, SSPs are schools that support eligible students with diagnosed intellectual or physical disability, autism, mental health considerations, sensory processing disorder or behaviour disorders. SSPs provide intensive levels of support in a specialised setting, with smaller class sizes and a range of support services.

Learn more about SSPs at the NSW Government Education website. 

Bullimbal School

Bullimbal School is located in South Tamworth and supports students with moderate to high support needs from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school provides personalised learning, communication, life skills and wellbeing programs, helping students build independence, confidence and achievement in a supportive, inclusive environment.  
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Parry School

Parry School in Tamworth supports students in Years 7–12 with significant behavioural and emotional support needs through highly structured programs with specialist staff and personalised learning. The school helps students develop academic, social and behavioural skills while maintaining connections with their home schools.
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The University of New England will open a Tamworth Central Campus in 2028.