About the school
Tuggerawong Public School, established in 1957, is situated in the Wyong Shire of the Central Coast of NSW. The school's community is predominantly local, with most students residing within a 1.6 km radius, mainly from the suburbs of Tuggerawong and Wyongah. The school's mission, guided by the motto, 'Participate with Enthusiasm', focuses on enabling children to achieve their full potential through enthusiastic participation. Staff members at Tuggerawong work collaboratively to foster a caring environment, prioritising high self-esteem, strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and self-directed learning among students.
Values and Community
Tuggerawong Public School values the relationships between students, teachers, and parents, centring its efforts on collaboration and continuous school improvement. The school prides itself on creating a supportive atmosphere where diverse backgrounds are celebrated, including a commitment to inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners, comprising 18% of the student body.
Education and Facilities
As a K–6 school, Tuggerawong offers a dynamic curriculum characterised by quality and inclusivity. Students have access to modern facilities, including spacious grounds and state-of-the-art technology such as one-to-one devices and a dedicated STEM room. The school’s academic programs are designed to engage students through various subjects, while also supporting them in extracurricular pursuits such as sports, performing arts, and public speaking. Overall, Tuggerawong Public School is dedicated to fostering an environment where all students are empowered to connect, succeed, and thrive in their educational journeys.
Mission
Tuggerawong Public School is deeply committed to achieving educational excellence in a respectful, inclusive, high expectation environment where every student feels empowered to connect, succeed and thrive.
Location & Catchment Area
- Tuggerawong Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Kanwal Public School 1.9 km
- B Wadalba Community School 2.4 km
- C Tacoma Public School 2.5 km
- D HopeTown School 3.4 km
- E Warnervale Public School 3.5 km
- F Gorokan Public School 3.8 km
- G Woongarrah Public School 4.2 km
- H Porters Creek Public School 4.4 km
- I Gorokan High School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 208 (101 girls, 107 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 208
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 953 (percentile 26)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 48% / 32% / 15% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 115
- Indigenous students
- 17%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 27 |
| Year 1 | 35 |
| Year 2 | 37 |
| Year 3 | 24 |
| Year 4 | 23 |
| Year 5 | 42 |
| Year 6 | 20 |
| Total | 208 |
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 | 208 | 101 | 107 | - | 953 | 13.8 |
| 2024 | 227 | 113 | 114 | 88.4 | 953 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | 215 | 104 | 111 | 90.9 | 960 | 13.7 |
| 2022 | 210 | 102 | 108 | 86 | 957 | 13.8 |
| 2021 | 225 | 109 | 116 | 92.4 | 969 | 13.1 |
| 2020 | 237 | 112 | 125 | - | 970 | 14.2 |
| 2019 | 242 | 120 | 122 | 92.6 | 967 | 14.2 |
| 2018 | 263 | 130 | 133 | 92.8 | 959 | 15.3 |
| 2017 | 247 | 125 | 122 | 92.9 | 962 | 13.8 |
| 2016 | 241 | 115 | 126 | 92.6 | 945 | 13.7 |
| 2015 | 220 | 107 | 113 | 93.8 | 976 | 12.7 |
| 2014 | 218 | 109 | 109 | 94.4 | 960 | 12.4 |
| 2013 | 209 | 100 | 109 | 93.6 | 998 | 12.3 |
| 2012 | 205 | 95 | 110 | 94.2 | 981 | 13.3 |
| 2011 | 228 | 106 | 122 | 93.5 | 981 | 14.3 |
| 2010 | 250 | 117 | 133 | - | 990 | 14.1 |
| 2009 | 257 | 129 | 128 | - | 998 | 14.3 |
| 2008 | 267 | 134 | 133 | - | 998 | 15.4 |
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.