Carinya Christian School is a multi-campus independent Christian comprehensive co-educational early learning, primary, secondary day school located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The school caters for approximately 800 students from early learning to Year 12. The School is aligned with the Reformed Church Westminster Confession of Faith.
The Carinya campuses are located in the suburb of Calala from the centre of Tamworth, situated on , overlooking flood plains and farmland; and in Gunnedah. The two sites are run by Carinya Christian Education Ltd. Australian Charities and Not For Profits Commission website, Carinya Christian Education Ltd
Carinya Tamworth also offers a Gumnut class, a two-day program for three-year-olds. Students come from Gunnedah, Quirindi, Werris Creek, Manilla, Somerton, Narrabri and Carroll.
History Carinya Christian School Tamworth commenced in May 1984. It started with 6 students in Kindergarten to Year 3. It was founded by religious parents who wished to see their sons and daughters educated at a religious institution.
Tuition fees In 2024, tuition fees range from approximately AU$4000 to AU$7400 per year.
Sports Students represent the school in many sports including rugby union (from open primary to first XV), netball, soccer, touch football, rugby league sevens, golf, swimming, hockey, athletics and show cattle. The rugby union teams compete in the LBK Prime Cup Friday night competition, while the netball and soccer teams play in Tamworth Saturday competitions.
No recognition of achievement
Neither academic nor sporting achievement are recognised with awards. This based on the school's philosophy of "seeking the reward in the task".
See also
List of non-government schools in New South Wales Education in Australia
References
External links School website