About the school
Attunga Public School is a vibrant educational institution located in the quiet village of Attunga, just 21 km north of Tamworth. With an enrolment of 33 students, the school prides itself on being a close-knit community where high expectations and support for every child go hand in hand. The school's motto, "Our Best Always," encapsulates its commitment to fostering confidence, creativity, and resilience in its students.
Learning Environment
Attunga Public School offers small class sizes, allowing for genuine individual attention from dedicated staff. This personalised approach ensures that each child's needs, talents, and interests are recognised and supported. The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and build confidence, encouraging students to explore and develop their skills across a variety of subjects and learning opportunities.
Core Values and Support
The school is grounded in core values such as being safe, respectful, and aiming for personal bests. It promotes a strong sense of community where families, students, and staff collaboratively create a safe and caring environment. The school also provides tailored learning support, ensuring that every student receives the assistance they need to thrive, whether that means special programmes for gifted students or support for those with additional needs.
Facilities and Infrastructure
Attunga Public School benefits from modern facilities that enhance learning experiences. Recent projects, such as the Cooler Classrooms initiative, have improved the learning environment significantly, ensuring students have access to high-quality educational resources and a comfortable setting to maximise their potential.
Being part of a larger Small Schools Alliance, Attunga Public School offers students the opportunity to connect and collaborate with peers from other local schools, enriching their educational journey.
Mission
Attunga Public School's mission is to ensure every child feels safe, included and valued, supporting them to grow with confidence and reach their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Attunga Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Oxley Vale Public School 15.0 km
- B Westdale Public School 18.3 km
- C Oxley High School 18.6 km
- D Tamworth Public School 19.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 39 (18 girls, 21 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 39
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 908 (percentile 12)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 52% / 32% / 12% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 135
- Indigenous students
- 33%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 7 |
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 5 |
| Year 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 |
| Year 6 | 5 |
| Total | 39 |
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 | 39 | 18 | 21 | - | 908 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 39 | 17 | 22 | 91.4 | 901 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 90.5 | 895 | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 35 | 16 | 19 | 90.2 | 854 | 2.8 |
| 2021 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 93.8 | 838 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 28 | 14 | 14 | - | 838 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 91.9 | 887 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 35 | 14 | 21 | 90 | 926 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 34 | 16 | 18 | 92.7 | 921 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 37 | 15 | 22 | 93 | 941 | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 91.8 | 944 | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 29 | 12 | 17 | 92.6 | 897 | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 95.7 | 930 | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 30 | 13 | 17 | 95.7 | 904 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 96.4 | 888 | 2.4 |
| 2010 | 42 | 20 | 22 | - | 870 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 43 | 21 | 22 | - | 947 | 2.4 |
| 2008 | 33 | 13 | 20 | - | 947 | 2.3 |
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.