Tarcutta Public School

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Tarcutta Public School is a vibrant school full of engaged students who have a love of learning.

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About the school

Tarcutta Public School is a unique small school located 45km east of Wagga Wagga, positioned halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. The school has seen significant growth in enrolments due to its attractive buildings, excellent resources, and friendly student environment, making it a highly sought-after choice for parents. Despite its size, Tarcutta Public School has a strong connection to the Wagga Wagga Community of Small Schools network, which allows it to provide a variety of educational, cultural, and sporting events.

The focus at Tarcutta Public School is on catering to each child’s individual needs. This dedication is complemented by combined excursions, author study days, and mixed sports days, preparing students for high school with confidence in their capabilities. The school prides itself on quality teaching and leadership programs designed to inspire every child to reach their full potential academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively.

The curriculum incorporates innovative e-learning technology programs, STEM and robotics education, and Public Speaking to promote confident and articulate students. Additionally, specialised extracurricular programs, including Dance, Sport, Music, and Recorders, are offered. Every student enjoys access to modern technology, with daily use of iPads, laptops, and computers.

Tarcutta Public School is renowned for its caring community and dedicated teaching staff, committed to fostering a learning environment that is challenging, enriching, safe, and supportive. The school values parent and community involvement, ensuring that every student is known, valued, and cared for, ultimately striving for their success and wellbeing.

Mission

We are building the future. We strive for excellence in academic growth, physical development, social success and emotional regulation where we empower all students to become confident, resilient, self-directed and successful learners.

Location & Catchment Area

  • Tarcutta Public School

Nearby or Connected Schools

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
22 (11 girls, 11 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
22
ICSEA What does this mean?
874 (percentile 7)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
71% / 11% / 9% / 9%
Indigenous students
36%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
1.2

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 1
Year 1 4
Year 2 4
Year 3 4
Year 4 1
Year 5 4
Year 6 4
Total 22

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 22 11 11 - 874 1.9
2024 21 10 11 92 875 3.1
2023 16 9 7 89.4 869 2.7
2022 14 10 4 91.8 852 2.8
2021 13 9 4 92.1 871 2.6
2020 24 15 9 - 912 2.6
2019 17 10 7 92.8 916 1.4
2018 12 7 5 87.8 911 1.4
2017 13 8 5 88 915 1.3
2016 11 7 4 88.4 940 1.3
2015 17 9 8 90 897 1.3
2014 10 3 7 96 913 1.4
2013 11 7 4 92 891 1.4
2012 18 9 9 94.7 959 1.4
2011 25 14 11 91.8 969 2.5
2010 28 16 12 - 969 2.5
2009 34 21 13 - 1011 2.5
2008 39 20 19 - 1011 2.5

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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