Terrigal Public School
Respect. Responsibility. Personal Best.
About the school
Terrigal Public School is a dynamic community school located on the Central Coast of NSW, dedicated to providing students with the skills, knowledge, and capacities to understand and engage with their world. The school's community fosters a passion for learning and nurtures curiosity, supporting students in their contributions to the larger community. With a commitment to individual learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and values, the teachers collaborate to create engaging programs tailored to the diverse student body.
The well-being of students is paramount, with school values providing the foundation for well-being structures. Offering a wide range of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities such as band, dance, sport, and art, the school promotes holistic development. The supportive school community includes an active Parents and Citizens Association, which assists in shaping school direction and supports various programs.
With 840 students across 34 classes—including three support classes for students with complex learning needs—Terrigal Public School places emphasis on inclusivity and community support while working closely with families to enhance student learning and well-being. The enhancements to school infrastructure, such as an upgrade completed in December 2019, reflect the effort to provide the latest educational facilities to accommodate the growing community.
Mission
- We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
- At Terrigal Public School, we are a warm and inclusive community where every child is encouraged to shine. We provide engaging learning experiences that build curiosity, creativity, and confidence, helping students thrive in a changing world. Kindness, empathy, and respect guide everything we do.
Location & Catchment Area
- Terrigal Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Terrigal High School 822 m
- B Erina Heights Public School 2.8 km
- C Avoca Beach Public School 3.3 km
- D Wamberal Public School 3.5 km
- E Copacabana Public School 4.7 km
- F Kincumber Public School 5.0 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 888 (419 girls, 469 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 888
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1078 (percentile 78)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 11% / 24% / 33% / 32%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 48
- Indigenous students
- 4%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 14%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 48.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 8.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 101 |
| Year 1 | 111 |
| Year 2 | 128 |
| Year 3 | 133 |
| Year 4 | 144 |
| Year 5 | 133 |
| Year 6 | 138 |
| Total | 888 |
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 | 888 | 419 | 469 | - | 1078 | 48.5 |
| 2024 | 924 | 450 | 474 | 89.9 | 1076 | 49.6 |
| 2023 | 912 | 440 | 472 | 90.8 | 1074 | 49.6 |
| 2022 | 921 | 447 | 474 | 88.3 | 1071 | 50 |
| 2021 | 914 | 439 | 475 | 92.3 | 1063 | 48.9 |
| 2020 | 909 | 433 | 476 | - | 1060 | 47.7 |
| 2019 | 836 | 404 | 432 | 92.1 | 1053 | 47.5 |
| 2018 | 835 | 403 | 432 | 92.8 | 1046 | 45.6 |
| 2017 | 818 | 367 | 451 | 93.8 | 1050 | 43.8 |
| 2016 | 796 | 368 | 428 | 93.8 | 1049 | 42.1 |
| 2015 | 763 | 358 | 405 | 93.9 | 1051 | 41 |
| 2014 | 739 | 348 | 391 | 95.1 | 1054 | 39.9 |
| 2013 | 725 | 343 | 382 | 94.6 | 1048 | 38.2 |
| 2012 | 691 | 319 | 372 | 93.2 | 1051 | 36.8 |
| 2011 | 655 | 303 | 352 | 93 | 1051 | 36 |
| 2010 | 645 | 305 | 340 | - | 1047 | 34.8 |
| 2009 | 618 | 284 | 334 | - | 1080 | 32 |
| 2008 | 581 | 281 | 300 | - | 1080 | 31.9 |
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.