About the school
Tuggerah Public School is a community-focused educational institution, established in 1892, with a rich heritage and a strong reputation within its local area. The school places a significant emphasis on its core values: Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence, which guide all educational programs. It actively engages in community-based initiatives, such as offering support for young mothers and their children through a playgroup, and collaborates with the Wyong Shire Council to promote community awareness. The school's unique setting in natural bushland enhances the learning environment and provides an inviting atmosphere for students.
Over the past fifteen years, Tuggerah Public School has seen rapid growth, evolving from a small rural school to a larger institution with state-of-the-art facilities that have been completely remodelled. The dedicated and approachable staff members are recognised for their commitment to providing high-quality education, fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels supported, valued, and able to thrive.
In addition to its strong academic programs, Tuggerah Public School offers a variety of extra-curricular activities that enrich student experiences, particularly in areas such as sport and the performing arts. The school community is dedicated to ensuring every child has access to the tools and strategies needed to succeed, promoting lifelong learning and leadership.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow, and succeed, by providing the tools and strategies for students to be lifelong learners and leaders.
Location & Catchment Area
- Tuggerah Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Chittaway Bay Public School 2.1 km
- B Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus 3.3 km
- C Wyong High School 3.5 km
- D Berkeley Vale Public School 4.6 km
- E Wyong Public School 4.7 km
- F HopeTown School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 359 (163 girls, 196 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 359
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 993 (percentile 44)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 31% / 35% / 24% / 10%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 96
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 21%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 42 |
| Year 1 | 52 |
| Year 2 | 52 |
| Year 3 | 48 |
| Year 4 | 49 |
| Year 5 | 63 |
| Year 6 | 53 |
| Total | 359 |
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 | 359 | 163 | 196 | - | 993 | 20.8 |
| 2024 | 371 | 176 | 195 | 90.5 | 999 | 21.7 |
| 2023 | 380 | 189 | 191 | 91 | 992 | 20.7 |
| 2022 | 392 | 204 | 188 | 87 | 994 | 21.7 |
| 2021 | 424 | 232 | 192 | 92.1 | 995 | 22.4 |
| 2020 | 450 | 229 | 221 | - | 992 | 23.8 |
| 2019 | 476 | 229 | 247 | 93.7 | 983 | 24.9 |
| 2018 | 503 | 231 | 272 | 92.6 | 985 | 25.9 |
| 2017 | 507 | 235 | 272 | 93.1 | 993 | 26.5 |
| 2016 | 511 | 227 | 284 | 94.1 | 1001 | 26.5 |
| 2015 | 504 | 229 | 275 | 93.9 | 997 | 26.3 |
| 2014 | 491 | 227 | 264 | 95.2 | 1006 | 24.3 |
| 2013 | 462 | 211 | 251 | 94.7 | 1006 | 24.3 |
| 2012 | 475 | 239 | 236 | 93.8 | 990 | 24.2 |
| 2011 | 455 | 237 | 218 | 94.4 | 991 | 22.9 |
| 2010 | 432 | 225 | 207 | - | 990 | 21.4 |
| 2009 | 433 | 215 | 218 | - | 1005 | 21.5 |
| 2008 | 420 | 213 | 207 | - | 1005 | 21.4 |
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.