# Taren Point Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 114 (2025)
- **Address**: 93 Woodlands Rd, Taren Point NSW 2229
- **Phone**: (02) 9524 6379
- **Website**: https://tarenpoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: tarenpoint-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 48655
- **Established**: 1925-07-01

## About

Taren Point Public School provides a safe, caring and stimulating educational environment with an emphasis on quality teaching. The school's positive student welfare programs aim to equip students with the skills to succeed in a changing and sometimes challenging world. Highly professional and dedicated teachers deliver quality educational programs tailored to meet the needs of students, fostering the talents of each individual child. Personal responsibility for learning and behaviour is strongly encouraged, aligning with the school's ethos of being safe, respectful learners. Every student at Taren Point is known, valued and cared for, contributing to their academic, cultural and sporting achievements.

A consistent focus on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes is supported by excellent classroom practices, a strong Learning and Support Team, and weekly professional learning workshops for teachers. Students are encouraged to participate in a diverse range of performing arts and sporting programs, enhancing their educational experience. 

As a hub for French language learning in the community, Taren Point offers various opportunities, including a French Immersion program, before-school French lessons, conversation classes, and bilingual programs for toddlers and preschool children. The school values the importance of collaboration and partnership, fostering a strong connection between staff and the parent community through parental involvement in activities such as the P and C and successful fundraising efforts. This makes Taren Point Public School a truly vibrant learning community. The school is proud to be referred to as 'The Pride of the Point'.

## Mission

At Taren Point Public School, we believe in creating an environment that is engaging, inclusive and nurturing to develop safe, respectful learners. We aim to inspire students to develop a passion for learning and actively strive for success in all endeavours. We are committed to ensuring all students become successful, confident and creative lifelong learners.

Motto: "We are the pride of the Point."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 114 |
| 2024 | 112 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2021 | 106 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2016 | 87 |
| 2015 | 78 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2012 | 82 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2010 | 89 |
| 2009 | 90 |
| 2008 | 84 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/48655-taren-point-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.