Taren Point Public School

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We are the pride of the Point.

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About the school

Taren Point Public School provides a safe, caring and stimulating educational environment with an emphasis on quality teaching. The school's positive student welfare programs aim to equip students with the skills to succeed in a changing and sometimes challenging world. Highly professional and dedicated teachers deliver quality educational programs tailored to meet the needs of students, fostering the talents of each individual child. Personal responsibility for learning and behaviour is strongly encouraged, aligning with the school's ethos of being safe, respectful learners. Every student at Taren Point is known, valued and cared for, contributing to their academic, cultural and sporting achievements.

A consistent focus on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes is supported by excellent classroom practices, a strong Learning and Support Team, and weekly professional learning workshops for teachers. Students are encouraged to participate in a diverse range of performing arts and sporting programs, enhancing their educational experience.

As a hub for French language learning in the community, Taren Point offers various opportunities, including a French Immersion program, before-school French lessons, conversation classes, and bilingual programs for toddlers and preschool children. The school values the importance of collaboration and partnership, fostering a strong connection between staff and the parent community through parental involvement in activities such as the P and C and successful fundraising efforts. This makes Taren Point Public School a truly vibrant learning community. The school is proud to be referred to as 'The Pride of the Point'.

Mission

At Taren Point Public School, we believe in creating an environment that is engaging, inclusive and nurturing to develop safe, respectful learners. We aim to inspire students to develop a passion for learning and actively strive for success in all endeavours. We are committed to ensuring all students become successful, confident and creative lifelong learners.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
114 (56 girls, 58 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
114
ICSEA What does this mean?
1043 (percentile 66)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
19% / 26% / 31% / 24%
Indigenous students
9%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
6.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 19
Year 1 18
Year 2 20
Year 3 16
Year 4 16
Year 5 10
Year 6 15
Total 114

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 114 56 58 - 1043 6.6
2024 112 53 59 91.2 1065 6.6
2023 107 49 58 92 1064 6.6
2022 105 44 61 89.1 1071 5
2021 106 43 63 94.7 1049 6.1
2020 100 45 55 - 1051 5
2019 83 37 46 93.5 1027 5
2018 87 38 49 93.3 1038 5
2017 84 40 44 93.4 1035 4.9
2016 87 41 46 93.9 1009 4.9
2015 78 42 36 91.6 1013 4.8
2014 78 43 35 94.1 1009 4.9
2013 82 41 41 96.3 1042 4.9
2012 82 41 41 97.8 1055 4.9
2011 85 36 49 95.4 1053 4.9
2010 89 37 52 - 1054 4.7
2009 90 40 50 - 1058 4.7
2008 84 32 52 - 1058 5.1

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.

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