About the school
Turvey Park Public School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in Wagga Wagga. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for students from all backgrounds, ensuring that every child feels included and ready to learn from their first day. The school’s vision statement reflects a commitment to creating an engaging community focused on nurturing students' joy in learning, while staff take personal responsibility for enhancing students' well-being and academic performance.
Educational Philosophy
Equity in educational access is a cornerstone of the school's philosophy, which promotes an inclusive approach to teaching and learning. The curriculum is tailored to meet diverse learning needs and emphasizes academic achievement through differentiated instruction. Besides fostering academic growth, there is a strong integration of interactive technologies across all curricular areas. The school prides itself on maintaining a fair and supportive welfare policy that ensures a safe and positive teaching and learning environment.
Extracurricular Offerings
Turvey Park Public School maximises student development through a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including participation in sport, choir, technology groups, dance, and leadership roles such as the student representative council. The school's excellent Science program incorporates hands-on experiences that engage students in exploring environmental issues.
Commitment to Professional Development
Ongoing professional development for staff is vital in enhancing student learning outcomes. Teachers regularly participate in professional learning activities focused on literacy and numeracy, ensuring high-quality education delivery. The school community values strong partnerships between staff and parents, working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for students.
Mission
Turvey Park Public School is committed to empowering students to be respectful, responsible and resilient learners in a warm, caring, and supportive setting. The school focuses on delivering high-quality instruction based on research and data, fostering an environment that respects diversity and individualised learning.
Location & Catchment Area
- Turvey Park Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A The Bidgee School 782 m
- B Wagga Wagga High School 806 m
- C Mount Austin Public School 928 m
- D Willans Hill School 1.1 km
- E Shepherds Park School 1.2 km
- F South Wagga Public School 1.4 km
- G Mount Austin High School 1.5 km
- H Sturt Public School 2.0 km
- I Red Hill Public School 2.1 km
- J Ashmont Public School 2.3 km
- K Wagga Wagga Public School 2.5 km
- L Kooringal Public School 2.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 283 (139 girls, 144 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 283
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 944 (percentile 23)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 46% / 29% / 19% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 115
- Indigenous students
- 13%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 30%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33 |
| Year 1 | 33 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 40 |
| Year 4 | 40 |
| Year 5 | 54 |
| Year 6 | 57 |
| Total | 283 |
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 | 283 | 139 | 144 | - | 944 | 18 |
| 2024 | 297 | 148 | 149 | 89.8 | 929 | 21.2 |
| 2023 | 328 | 158 | 170 | 91.3 | 935 | 21.1 |
| 2022 | 353 | 168 | 185 | 90.4 | 921 | 20.1 |
| 2021 | 363 | 169 | 194 | 92.3 | 928 | 19.6 |
| 2020 | 395 | 188 | 207 | - | 934 | 21.5 |
| 2019 | 390 | 196 | 194 | 92.6 | 935 | 20.6 |
| 2018 | 384 | 191 | 193 | 94.5 | 944 | 20.8 |
| 2017 | 393 | 198 | 195 | 94.8 | 935 | 21 |
| 2016 | 367 | 176 | 191 | 94.4 | 957 | 18.6 |
| 2015 | 360 | 164 | 196 | 95.4 | 970 | 19.6 |
| 2014 | 354 | 155 | 199 | 95.4 | 958 | 18.9 |
| 2013 | 355 | 166 | 189 | 95 | 968 | 18.9 |
| 2012 | 360 | 170 | 190 | 94.8 | 971 | 19.4 |
| 2011 | 362 | 164 | 198 | 94.6 | 967 | 20.4 |
| 2010 | 372 | 169 | 203 | - | 970 | 20.4 |
| 2009 | 377 | 158 | 219 | - | 978 | 20.6 |
| 2008 | 375 | 154 | 221 | - | 978 | 20.5 |
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.