Tuncurry Public School
Where caring is nurtured and achievement cherished.
About the school
Tuncurry Public School is a modern and well-respected primary school located in Tuncurry, Australia. Established in 1881, the school has a proud heritage and is an active member of the Great Lakes Learning Community. The school prides itself on fostering a collegial and welcoming culture among its staff and students. At Tuncurry Public School, core values of Respect, Safety, and Personal Best underpin a fair discipline code, ensuring a nurturing learning environment for all students.
Academic and Extracurricular Programs
The school offers a comprehensive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, engaging them in quality classrooms with a variety of motivating learning experiences. Students benefit from numerous programs, including Reading Recovery, learning support, tutoring for gifted students, PSSA sports, specialist P.E., music, and public speaking. Additionally, the school emphasises Indigenous education, integrating Aboriginal culture into the curriculum through partnerships with local Elders and cultural awareness initiatives.
Community and Parental Involvement
Tuncurry Public School is supported by an energetic and committed Parent and Community (P&C) association, enhancing its strong ties with families and the local community. The school website encourages parents to take active roles in their children's education, ensuring a collaborative approach to learning.
Tuncurry Public School consistently earns recognition for its achievements in academic, cultural, and sporting areas, striving to provide students with enjoyable school experiences that foster pride, citizenship, and purpose.
Mission
Tuncurry Public School takes a holistic approach to education, health and wellbeing. It is an inclusive learning environment where core expectations of respect, safety and personal best empower learners to connect, succeed and thrive.
Location & Catchment Area
- Tuncurry Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus 1.2 km
- B Great Lakes College Senior Campus 1.2 km
- C Forster Public School 3.0 km
- D Great Lakes College Forster Campus 5.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 366 (165 girls, 201 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 366
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 930 (percentile 18)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 52% / 30% / 15% / 4%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 116
- Indigenous students
- 21%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 8%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Year 1 | 38 |
| Year 2 | 56 |
| Year 3 | 46 |
| Year 4 | 54 |
| Year 5 | 54 |
| Year 6 | 65 |
| Total | 366 |
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 | 366 | 165 | 201 | - | 930 | 25.2 |
| 2024 | 356 | 165 | 191 | 87 | 933 | 23.8 |
| 2023 | 361 | 178 | 183 | 88.8 | 930 | 23.8 |
| 2022 | 368 | 186 | 182 | 87.3 | 929 | 23.5 |
| 2021 | 384 | 187 | 197 | 89 | 933 | 23.7 |
| 2020 | 403 | 203 | 200 | - | 938 | 21.6 |
| 2019 | 384 | 196 | 188 | 91.9 | 939 | 21.5 |
| 2018 | 383 | 191 | 192 | 92.3 | 937 | 21.5 |
| 2017 | 382 | 189 | 193 | 93 | 931 | 20.1 |
| 2016 | 379 | 172 | 207 | 91.7 | 935 | 20 |
| 2015 | 404 | 188 | 216 | 93.7 | 949 | 21 |
| 2014 | 367 | 182 | 185 | 93.1 | 938 | 20.8 |
| 2013 | 384 | 190 | 194 | 93.5 | 954 | 20.8 |
| 2012 | 380 | 179 | 201 | 93.3 | 946 | 23.1 |
| 2011 | 390 | 179 | 211 | 92.7 | 946 | 24.3 |
| 2010 | 393 | 189 | 204 | - | 946 | 24.3 |
| 2009 | 404 | 202 | 202 | - | 985 | 24.3 |
| 2008 | 410 | 213 | 197 | - | 985 | 26.3 |
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.