About the school
Terranora Public School provides a secure and caring learning environment, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. The school supports every child in feeling safe and included, enabling them to reach their true potential from their very first day. With around 260 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, Terranora is recognised as a leading public school due to its commitment to an accessible educational environment. The school features experienced teachers who deliver high-quality explicit teaching, helping students set goals and strive for excellence.
Educational Programs
Terranora Public School offers a comprehensive range of educational experiences and programs. Students are organised into teaching groups during each stage level to ensure the best learning outcomes and progress. The curriculum is diverse, including opportunities in sport, music, cultural programs, and leadership. Students also participate in various competitions, fostering their academic growth and success.
Community Engagement
The school values strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the wider community. This is evident through collaborative initiatives with local organisations, including the Parents and Citizens Association and the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Terranora Public School maintains an open and friendly approach, ensuring effective communication with students and families. The school prides itself on its motto, ‘Care and Excellence’, and is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Mission
Terranora Public School believes in an inclusive environment where students can reach their true potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Terranora Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Bilambil Public School 3.5 km
- B Banora Point High School 3.8 km
- C Centaur Public School 3.8 km
- D Banora Point Public School 4.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 286 (132 girls, 154 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 286
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1023 (percentile 57)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 21% / 35% / 27% / 17%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 75
- Indigenous students
- 10%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 7%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 16.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 49 |
| Year 1 | 33 |
| Year 2 | 35 |
| Year 3 | 49 |
| Year 4 | 42 |
| Year 5 | 33 |
| Year 6 | 45 |
| Total | 286 |
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 | 286 | 132 | 154 | - | 1023 | 16.7 |
| 2024 | 284 | 130 | 154 | 91 | 1027 | 15.7 |
| 2023 | 325 | 159 | 166 | 90.8 | 1023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 357 | 174 | 183 | 85.5 | 1023 | 18.8 |
| 2021 | 373 | 173 | 200 | 92.8 | 1033 | 19.9 |
| 2020 | 400 | 189 | 211 | - | 1034 | 21.1 |
| 2019 | 418 | 198 | 220 | 93.8 | 1032 | 22.2 |
| 2018 | 446 | 218 | 228 | 93.1 | 1031 | 23.6 |
| 2017 | 453 | 222 | 231 | 94 | 1039 | 23.2 |
| 2016 | 460 | 230 | 230 | 94.6 | 1031 | 23 |
| 2015 | 426 | 222 | 204 | 95 | 1038 | 20.4 |
| 2014 | 425 | 225 | 200 | 94.8 | 1038 | 21.8 |
| 2013 | 443 | 224 | 219 | 94.4 | 1048 | 23.2 |
| 2012 | 448 | 227 | 221 | 94.7 | 1031 | 22.5 |
| 2011 | 446 | 221 | 225 | 94.7 | 1030 | 22.7 |
| 2010 | 448 | 222 | 226 | - | 1029 | 22.7 |
| 2009 | 413 | 201 | 212 | - | 1015 | 20.2 |
| 2008 | 385 | 178 | 207 | - | 1015 | 18.9 |
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.