Turramurra Public School

Years Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Phone: (02) 9983 9455
Email: turramurra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Kissing Point Rd, Turramurra NSW 2074
Website: https://turramurra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Quick facts

Established

1 January 1953

Category

Primary School

Gender

Co-ed

Subjects

Comprehensive

Support classes

Mixed Support Needs

Local government area

Ku-ring-gai

State electorate

Wahroonga

Federal electorate

Bradfield

About the school

Turramurra Public School (TPS) is located in the upper North Shore area of Sydney, with its name inspired by an Aboriginal word meaning 'placed on the hill'. The school spans extensive grounds, featuring buildings clustered around large playing fields. Catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, TPS is committed to a strong inclusive ethos and sets high educational standards. The school's educational framework embraces Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and promotes collaborative practices alongside numerous opportunities for student involvement.

TPS offers quality teaching programs and diverse extracurricular activities, including outstanding band and choral programs, buddy systems, specialist sports, and music programs. Additionally, students can engage in robotics, participate in the student representative council, and explore debate and chess clubs. The school has implemented a comprehensive well-being policy, ensuring a positive school culture aligned with the Department of Education's core values. Professional learning for teachers is a priority to enhance educational outcomes.

The school has strong ties with the Turramurra Learning Community, which connects it with Turramurra High School and local businesses, enriching the educational experience. Each year, TPS identifies focus areas for improvement, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining excellent levels of student achievement. With an environment that prioritises the well-being and learning of all students, Turramurra Public School continues to be a welcoming and supportive community.

Mission

We help every student to be respectful, learn responsibility and achieve their personal best.

Location & Catchment Area

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Turramurra Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 531 (259 girls, 272 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 531
ICSEA What does this mean?: 1181 (percentile 99)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 1% / 5% / 23% / 71%
FOEI What does this mean?: 0
LBOTE What does this mean?: 40%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 30.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	69
Year 1	80
Year 2	70
Year 3	87
Year 4	72
Year 5	80
Year 6	73
Total	531

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	531	259	272	-	1181	30.5
2024	549	270	279	93.9	1174	31.9
2023	546	262	284	94.5	1177	30
2022	561	278	283	93.3	1179	31.3
2021	546	262	284	96	1174	30.4
2020	573	270	303	-	1174	32.5
2019	570	274	296	95.7	1174	31.3
2018	566	264	302	95.9	1171	31
2017	569	259	310	96.8	1167	30.2
2016	566	254	312	96.1	1161	28.4
2015	526	233	293	95.8	1163	27.3
2014	512	223	289	95.8	1160	27.5
2013	484	214	270	95.6	1160	25.3
2012	472	227	245	96.1	1182	24
2011	483	239	244	96.1	1182	24
2010	461	220	241	-	1188	23
2009	465	231	234	-	1221	23
2008	470	239	231	-	1221	23

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.