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
- Taren Point Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Endeavour Sports High School 1.4 km
- B Sylvania Public School 1.5 km
- C Sylvania High School 1.8 km
- D Miranda North Public School 1.8 km
- E Caringbah High School 1.9 km
- F Caringbah North Public School 2.1 km
- G Sutherland Hospital School 2.3 km
- H Sylvania Heights Public School 2.4 km
- I Sans Souci Public School 2.6 km
- J Bald Face Public School 2.8 km
- K Port Hacking High School 2.8 km
- L Miranda Public School 3.0 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 58
- Indigenous students
- 9%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 66%
- 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.