Tomerong Public School

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About the school

Tomerong Public School, established in 1862, is located approximately 20 km south of Nowra in a small rural village community. The school caters to around 125 students as a PP5 school and is part of the Bay and Basin Learning community, being a KidsMatter school that prioritises the wellbeing of its community. The school offers a comprehensive primary education, focusing on Literacy, Numeracy, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and supports the integration of students with special needs within the mainstream education system.

Quality Teaching and Learning

The school implements Quality Teaching and Learning programs that provide students with ample opportunities to achieve their full potential. Student progress is monitored through an outcome-based approach, with formal reporting to parents occurring biannually. The school promotes positive student welfare through effective policies that recognise achievements in all areas of schooling, alongside a discipline policy aimed at fostering self-discipline and motivation.

Community Involvement

At Tomerong Public School, collaboration between the school and home is encouraged to deliver meaningful, child-centred education. The school values active parent involvement, facilitated through a small but dedicated Parents and Citizens (P&C) group that supports educational resources and initiatives. The school community also embraces a dress code, which enhances student self-esteem and reflects a positive school ethos.

Facilities

The school features Interactive Whiteboards in every classroom to enhance learning. It has a Healthy Canteen operating twice a week, providing nutritious food options that are well-received by the school community. The school's commitment to knowing each student personally fosters strong relationships that underpin the educational experience.

Mission

At Tomerong Public School, we foster a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and confident in their learning.

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
116 (60 girls, 56 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
116
ICSEA What does this mean?
973 (percentile 35)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
38% / 31% / 21% / 10%
Indigenous students
15%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
8.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 19
Year 1 12
Year 2 20
Year 3 15
Year 4 16
Year 5 17
Year 6 17
Total 116

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 116 60 56 - 973 8.4
2024 121 60 61 87.8 981 10.8
2023 140 58 82 89.7 964 10.8
2022 154 73 81 86.8 959 10
2021 168 77 91 91.3 972 10
2020 150 71 79 - 967 10
2019 160 72 88 92.3 980 10
2018 170 78 92 92.7 967 10
2017 149 64 85 91.1 962 8.9
2016 138 58 80 93.5 968 7.5
2015 129 52 77 93.2 989 6.1
2014 120 50 70 92.3 992 6.2
2013 121 55 66 92.1 970 6.2
2012 117 55 62 91.6 1013 6.1
2011 125 61 64 91.3 1001 6.4
2010 143 74 69 - 1000 7.6
2009 156 75 81 - 1002 7.8
2008 141 66 75 - 1002 8.5

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.

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