About the school
Tabulam Public School is a vibrant Kindergarten to Year 6 primary school located in a beautiful rural community, just 50 minutes west of Casino. The school promotes equality and high expectations through a quality teaching and learning program. It works closely with the local community to create an enjoyable, supportive, and caring environment for all students. Each student is encouraged to strive for excellence and develop their full potential, both academically and socially.
Learning Environment
The school aims to develop lifelong learning skills in well-resourced classrooms that utilise state-of-the-art technology. It features small class sizes, intensive literacy and numeracy instruction, and culturally inclusive programs. Personalised Learning Plans are provided for every student, and the school welcomes each child to engage in a supportive learning environment where high expectations are paired with positive values, encapsulated in the school's motto: 'STAND TALL-RESPECT ALL'.
Community Involvement
Tabulam Public School values the strong, authentic partnerships between home and school, believing that every child deserves a quality public education. The staff are dedicated and knowledgeable, providing support for individual student needs and fostering a love of learning. The school’s vision prioritises empowering students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and encourages families to enrol and become part of their vibrant community. With a variety of subjects, excursions, and tailored support programs for high potential and gifted students, Tabulam Public School is committed to guiding all learners towards success.
Mission
Our vision: At Tabulam Public School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to delivering differentiated and engaging learning programs that cater to individual needs, empowering students to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Location & Catchment Area
- Tabulam Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bonalbo Central School 17.9 km
- B Drake Public School 19.5 km
- C Mummulgum Public School 23.1 km
- D Old Bonalbo Public School 26.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 63 (34 girls, 29 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 63
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 775 (percentile 2)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 83% / 10% / 6% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 201
- Indigenous students
- 56%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 57%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 11 |
| Year 1 | 14 |
| Year 2 | 11 |
| Year 3 | 8 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 |
| Year 6 | 6 |
| Total | 63 |
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 | 63 | 34 | 29 | - | 775 | 5.2 |
| 2024 | 61 | 36 | 25 | 79.4 | 752 | 5.2 |
| 2023 | 62 | 31 | 31 | 84.4 | 709 | 5.1 |
| 2022 | 51 | 24 | 27 | 81 | 723 | 5.3 |
| 2021 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 80.8 | 708 | 4.2 |
| 2020 | 53 | 27 | 26 | - | 675 | 4.3 |
| 2019 | 40 | 19 | 21 | 83 | 657 | 4.2 |
| 2018 | 32 | 13 | 19 | 83.3 | 668 | 4.2 |
| 2017 | 48 | 24 | 24 | 89.3 | 619 | 5.5 |
| 2016 | 46 | 22 | 24 | 91.5 | 677 | 6.2 |
| 2015 | 62 | 32 | 30 | 91.1 | 698 | 6.2 |
| 2014 | 51 | 28 | 23 | 92.6 | 674 | 6.2 |
| 2013 | 61 | 33 | 28 | 86.8 | 710 | 6.5 |
| 2012 | 64 | 34 | 30 | 91.9 | 751 | 6.1 |
| 2011 | 55 | 30 | 25 | 91.3 | 769 | 6.1 |
| 2010 | 67 | 35 | 32 | - | 762 | 6.1 |
| 2009 | 54 | 27 | 27 | - | 876 | 6.1 |
| 2008 | 52 | 30 | 22 | - | 876 | 5.4 |
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.