Tamworth South Public School

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Respectful, Responsible, Safe, Successful

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About the school

Tamworth South Public School offers a positive, spacious, and fully equipped educational environment for its students, promoting personal excellence and individual growth. The school embraces a Positive Behaviour For Learning framework, focusing on 'Respect for Self, Others and School'. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school provides extensive social and academic support programs, empowering students to achieve through diverse opportunities.

Unique Programs

The school is proud of its unique offerings, which include a highly regarded music program featuring band, choirs, marimbas, and individual tuition. Additionally, Tamworth South provides an opportunity class for Gifted and Talented students, alongside programs in Debating and Public Speaking, and access to an e-library. This blend of creative and academic pursuits fosters a love of learning and encourages students to explore their passions.

A Supportive Community

At Tamworth South Public School, the teaching staff comprises enthusiastic and approachable professionals, dedicated to creating a positive learning atmosphere. The school values the individualities of its students, ensuring that recognition of both effort and achievement is a cornerstone of their educational approach. This striving for excellence is reflected in the school's consistent high performance in national testing and various interschool competitions in academics, sports, and the arts.

Modern Facilities

In keeping with its mission, the school integrates the latest technological advancements in its teaching practices while upholding core values such as respect, personal pride, and community conscience. By combining modern resources with a nurturing environment, Tamworth South Public School shapes well-rounded students prepared for future challenges.

Mission

Tamworth South Public School is an inclusive, safe learning community which offers culturally appropriate programs, comprehensive curriculum opportunities, the latest technology and promotes student voice underpinned by high expectations and wellbeing programs aimed at developing student resilience and a commitment to personal best.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Tamworth South Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
477 (231 girls, 246 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
477
ICSEA What does this mean?
828 (percentile 4)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
74% / 17% / 7% / 2%
Indigenous students
46%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
34.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
9.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 60
Year 1 64
Year 2 64
Year 3 67
Year 4 75
Year 5 70
Year 6 77
Total 477

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 477 231 246 - 828 34.8
2024 508 243 265 84.5 821 43.6
2023 512 250 262 84.8 837 43.8
2022 500 234 266 82 837 43.4
2021 521 253 268 87.8 844 42.6
2020 525 248 277 - 843 43.8
2019 569 259 310 89.9 853 42.7
2018 629 296 333 91.4 851 40.7
2017 650 308 342 92.1 874 38.8
2016 674 318 356 91.9 882 38.3
2015 693 330 363 92.5 892 39.5
2014 719 356 363 93.1 907 40.5
2013 735 376 359 93 918 42.9
2012 733 356 377 92.7 906 43.6
2011 701 336 365 92.8 905 43.1
2010 700 350 350 - 905 42
2009 653 325 328 - 915 38.9
2008 645 312 333 - 915 38.6

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.

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