Tea Gardens Public School
We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.
About the school
Tea Gardens Public School is a small, vibrant primary school located in the picturesque seaside town of Tea Gardens on Worimi Country. The school acknowledges the Worimi people as the traditional custodians of the land where students learn and play. Serving the communities of Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, and surrounding areas, the school has a current enrolment of 149 students across 7 classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, with 29% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
Community Engagement
The school prides itself on building strong relationships with local community groups and other organisations. With a focus on inclusivity, Tea Gardens Public School welcomes students from all backgrounds, ensuring a sense of safety and belonging from their very first day. The school's educational approach includes tailored enrichment opportunities for high potential and gifted students, fostering both academic and social growth.
Facilities and Environment
Students and staff benefit from well-maintained facilities, featuring wide-open play areas, a rainforest area, and native gardens along with a student-managed vegetable patch. These resources provide students with hands-on learning experiences that encourage exploration and responsibility. Moreover, the school encourages student voice through an active student parliament, ensuring that young learners' perspectives help shape their educational experience.
Commitment to Learning
The dedicated staff strive to create a supportive educational environment where every child is known, valued, and empowered. This commitment reflects the school's mission to unlock every child's potential and nurture their unique interests, making Tea Gardens Public School an ideal choice for families in the area.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!
Location & Catchment Area
- Tea Gardens Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Shoal Bay Public School 7.0 km
- B Tomaree High School 8.7 km
- C Tomaree Public School 8.8 km
- D Soldiers Point Public School 9.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 130 (59 girls, 71 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 130
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 934 (percentile 19)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 50% / 28% / 16% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 116
- Indigenous students
- 25%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 16%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.9
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 16 |
| Year 1 | 11 |
| Year 2 | 17 |
| Year 3 | 20 |
| Year 4 | 32 |
| Year 5 | 18 |
| Year 6 | 16 |
| Total | 130 |
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 | 130 | 59 | 71 | - | 934 | 9.9 |
| 2024 | 145 | 66 | 79 | 87.1 | 914 | 10.1 |
| 2023 | 148 | 68 | 80 | 86.8 | 921 | 10.1 |
| 2022 | 152 | 75 | 77 | 87.3 | 921 | 10.6 |
| 2021 | 168 | 93 | 75 | 89.9 | 908 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | 163 | 83 | 80 | - | 912 | 10.6 |
| 2019 | 186 | 84 | 102 | 88.9 | 922 | 11.6 |
| 2018 | 187 | 92 | 95 | 90.6 | 924 | 11.6 |
| 2017 | 176 | 93 | 83 | 92.3 | 905 | 10.8 |
| 2016 | 178 | 91 | 87 | 92 | 918 | 11.6 |
| 2015 | 186 | 90 | 96 | 92.1 | 929 | 11.6 |
| 2014 | 214 | 101 | 113 | 93 | 940 | 12.8 |
| 2013 | 225 | 106 | 119 | 92.4 | 966 | 12.6 |
| 2012 | 227 | 102 | 125 | 91.6 | 971 | 12.2 |
| 2011 | 233 | 98 | 135 | 92 | 969 | 13.1 |
| 2010 | 254 | 113 | 141 | - | 971 | 13.1 |
| 2009 | 242 | 109 | 133 | - | 996 | 13.2 |
| 2008 | 239 | 115 | 124 | - | 996 | 13.1 |
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.