Tamworth South Public School
Respectful, Responsible, Safe, Successful
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
- A Tamworth High School 505 m
- B Bullimbal School 778 m
- C Parry School 909 m
- D Hillvue Public School 1.5 km
- E Tamworth West Public School 1.7 km
- F Peel High School 1.9 km
- G Tamworth Public School 3.2 km
- H Westdale Public School 3.8 km
- I Oxley High School 4.0 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 169
- Indigenous students
- 46%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 9%
- 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.