Teven-Tintenbar Public School
Respect-Responsibility-Results
About the school
Teven-Tintenbar Public School has a long tradition of educational excellence and community involvement. With a strong academic focus, the school provides unique opportunities that challenge and extend learning across a comprehensive curriculum. Programs are tailored to meet the individual learning styles and needs of all students, fostering the best possible learning outcomes through community collaboration.
Educational Environment
The school is committed to creating a caring, happy, and safe educational environment where children can learn and develop as individuals. It is a proud member of the Plateau to the Sea Learning Community, working with other local primary and high schools to enhance educational quality.
Quality literacy, numeracy, and technology programs are offered from Kindergarten to Year 6, delivered by highly qualified staff. Teven-Tintenbar provides creative arts programs, including drama, dance, art, and music, which nurture individual talents and interests. The sports program builds upon a tradition of achievement, focusing on daily physical education and successful sporting teams led by experienced coaches. Facilities are top-notch, with air-conditioned classrooms, a well-resourced library, and extensive sports amenities.
Daily physical education promotes teamwork, confidence, and leadership among students. The school motto, Respect-Responsibility-Results, encourages students to strive for excellence in all areas. Teven-Tintenbar's purpose encompasses supporting students through quality teaching and learning in an engaging environment, aiming to help them become lifelong learners. School values reflect integrity, cooperation, acceptance, responsibility, and excellence (I CARE).
The school invites families to explore the educational opportunities available and encourages contact for personalised tours.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. We abide by our school motto, Respect-Responsibility-Results, to create an inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to reach their potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Teven-Tintenbar Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Fernleigh Public School 3.0 km
- B Alstonville Public School 7.8 km
- C Alstonville High School 8.2 km
- D Wollongbar Public School 8.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 133 (62 girls, 71 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 133
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1057 (percentile 71)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 16% / 32% / 29% / 23%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 67
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 11%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 9.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 18 |
| Year 1 | 20 |
| Year 2 | 22 |
| Year 3 | 19 |
| Year 4 | 23 |
| Year 5 | 11 |
| Year 6 | 20 |
| Total | 133 |
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 | 133 | 62 | 71 | - | 1057 | 9.2 |
| 2024 | 149 | 75 | 74 | 92 | 1047 | 10.5 |
| 2023 | 158 | 87 | 71 | 89.9 | 1046 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 172 | 93 | 79 | 90 | 1044 | 9.7 |
| 2021 | 171 | 89 | 82 | 91.7 | 1038 | 9.7 |
| 2020 | 179 | 94 | 85 | - | 1036 | 10.8 |
| 2019 | 199 | 108 | 91 | 93.6 | 1029 | 10.7 |
| 2018 | 159 | 86 | 73 | 92.8 | 1039 | 9.7 |
| 2017 | 160 | 85 | 75 | 90.9 | 1042 | 9.3 |
| 2016 | 150 | 72 | 78 | 94.4 | 1054 | 7.2 |
| 2015 | 121 | 57 | 64 | 93.1 | 1058 | 7 |
| 2014 | 134 | 62 | 72 | 94 | 1040 | 7.3 |
| 2013 | 146 | 71 | 75 | 91.9 | 1046 | 8.3 |
| 2012 | 136 | 69 | 67 | 94.7 | 1064 | 7.2 |
| 2011 | 136 | 73 | 63 | 93.7 | 1061 | 7.2 |
| 2010 | 138 | 73 | 65 | - | 1054 | 7.2 |
| 2009 | 139 | 72 | 67 | - | 1103 | 9.2 |
| 2008 | 139 | 74 | 65 | - | 1103 | 10.2 |
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.