About the school
Towradgi Public School is located 5 kilometres north of Wollongong on a spacious site featuring a large playground. The school boasts a team of dedicated teachers who strive to support every student in achieving excellent academic results. Parents and carers are encouraged to actively participate in their children's education, creating numerous opportunities for family and community involvement within the school.
School Community
Towradgi Public School is committed to working closely with its community to provide a high-quality education in a supportive environment. The school values diversity and acknowledges the differing cultural backgrounds of its students. Celebrating this diversity is a key aspect of Towradgi, as is the commitment to Aboriginal Education, incorporating Indigenous perspectives throughout the curriculum. The school's values are encapsulated in the Dharawal phrase: "Gabu gna bul lali, gabu nga ngabin" - We stand together, we stand strong.
Inclusivity and Support
A notable feature of Towradgi Public School is its commitment to inclusivity, demonstrated through its four support classes, including an early intervention class. The school is renowned for its excellence in meeting the individual learning needs of all students. A personalised learning approach is used to ensure that every child is challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
In summary, Towradgi Public School is proud of its strong educational values and the positive partnerships established within its dedicated community. With a focus on inclusivity and individual growth, the school aims to foster a nurturing environment for all students.
Mission
Empowering all students to grow and reach their potential in an inclusive community committed to high expectations. We help every student to connect, succeed and thrive.
Location & Catchment Area
- Towradgi Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Fairy Meadow Public School 724 m
- B Tarrawanna Public School 1.3 km
- C Corrimal East Public School 1.4 km
- D Mount Ousley Public School 1.5 km
- E Corrimal High School 1.9 km
- F Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts 2.2 km
- G Keira High School 2.2 km
- H Bellambi Public School 2.4 km
- I Corrimal Public School 2.4 km
- J Balgownie Public School 2.6 km
- K Pleasant Heights Public School 2.6 km
- L Para Meadows School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 134 (58 girls, 76 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 134
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1031 (percentile 60)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 28% / 20% / 30% / 22%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 92
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 34%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 13.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 14 |
| Year 1 | 17 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 25 |
| Year 4 | 22 |
| Year 5 | 17 |
| Year 6 | 13 |
| Total | 134 |
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 | 134 | 58 | 76 | - | 1031 | 13.1 |
| 2024 | 136 | 62 | 74 | 89 | 1028 | 13.1 |
| 2023 | 157 | 76 | 81 | 90.2 | 1039 | 14.1 |
| 2022 | 164 | 80 | 84 | 85.8 | 1035 | 13.3 |
| 2021 | 184 | 83 | 101 | 93.1 | 1014 | 14.3 |
| 2020 | 174 | 80 | 94 | - | 1014 | 14.2 |
| 2019 | 159 | 73 | 86 | 93.5 | 1028 | 13.3 |
| 2018 | 159 | 74 | 85 | 94.5 | 1023 | 12.1 |
| 2017 | 153 | 65 | 88 | 94.8 | 1012 | 11.7 |
| 2016 | 160 | 65 | 95 | 95.6 | 989 | 11.7 |
| 2015 | 160 | 68 | 92 | 92.2 | 1017 | 11.9 |
| 2014 | 164 | 73 | 91 | 94.3 | 1011 | 11.6 |
| 2013 | 147 | 70 | 77 | 94.7 | 1015 | 11.6 |
| 2012 | 122 | 58 | 64 | 94.1 | 998 | 10 |
| 2011 | 118 | 69 | 49 | 93.9 | 992 | 9.5 |
| 2010 | 101 | 54 | 47 | - | 993 | 8.7 |
| 2009 | 96 | 49 | 47 | - | 1009 | 8.4 |
| 2008 | 95 | 47 | 48 | - | 1009 | 8.4 |
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.