# Tempe Public School

Tempe Public School is a NSW government primary school in Tempe, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 346 (2025)
- **Address**: Unwins Bridge Rd, Tempe NSW 2044
- **Phone**: (02) 9558 3780
- **Website**: https://tempe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: tempe-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47597
- **Established**: 1863-04-01

## About

Tempe Public School is located in the Inner West and has a diverse and vibrant mix of students and families. The school's vision is to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment while setting high expectations for all learners. This commitment ensures that every student can reach their academic potential and become responsible citizens and confident lifelong learners.

## Educational Programs and Values
To support its vision, Tempe Public School emphasises quality teaching and the continuous improvement of learning outcomes. The school offers rich programs that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and technology skills, aimed at enabling students to thrive educationally, socially, and emotionally. The values fostered in the school include curiosity, optimism, and mutual respect, creating a culture of learning where students are encouraged to be confident, creative, and resilient.

## Community Engagement
Tempe Public School maintains a strong commitment to community partnerships as part of the Newtown Network of Schools, encouraging collaboration among parents, students, and staff. The school provides numerous opportunities for the community to work together, aiming for a continuous cycle of improvement while inspiring motivation and collaboration among all stakeholders.

## Positive Behaviours for Learning
The school implements a Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) initiative, which focuses on explicit teaching and supporting positive behaviours across the school community. This program aims to improve students’ self-concept and motivation to learn, contributing to a peaceful and productive learning environment. Tempe Public School provides a supportive setting where high expectations are set for all students, helping them become respectful and responsible lifelong learners.

## Mission

At Tempe Public School, we believe that every child is at the heart of everything we do. As a vibrant, inclusive community school serving 360 students, our vision is to foster an environment where each student is empowered to reach their full academic and social potential.

Motto: "Every student is known, valued and cared for."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 346 |
| 2024 | 343 |
| 2023 | 321 |
| 2022 | 324 |
| 2021 | 331 |
| 2020 | 320 |
| 2019 | 322 |
| 2018 | 323 |
| 2017 | 314 |
| 2016 | 311 |
| 2015 | 293 |
| 2014 | 267 |
| 2013 | 255 |
| 2012 | 225 |
| 2011 | 216 |
| 2010 | 194 |
| 2009 | 187 |
| 2008 | 171 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47597-tempe-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.