# Tweed Heads Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 394 (2025)
- **Address**: Stuart Street, Tweed Heads NSW 2485
- **Phone**: (07) 5536 1351
- **Website**: https://tweedheads-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: tweedheads-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49922
- **Established**: 1876-04-01

## About

Tweed Heads Public School is a K-6 school located on the NSW-QLD border, just 300 metres from Coolangatta Beach. With a rich history and tradition, the school accommodates approximately 380 students, reflecting a 55 percent increase in enrolments since 2018. The community is diverse, with 15 percent of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 18 percent from an English as an Additional Language/Dialect background.  

## Values and Community  
Tweed Heads Public School prides itself on its values of Respect, Friendship, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The school integrates students with disabilities into mainstream classes and actively promotes cultural inclusivity, celebrating important events like NAIDOC Week.  

## Extracurricular Activities  
The school offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities tailored to various interests, including a successful dance program, sports, water sports, and academic pursuits like public speaking and debating. It encourages participation through various student interest clubs and curriculum-based excursions for all year groups.  

## Staff and Support  
Staffing at Tweed Heads Public School is stable, with a blend of experienced and early career teachers. The school uses equity funding to support various student needs and has implemented programs specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as those requiring additional support. Regular self-evaluations identify key areas to focus on, such as Explicit Teaching, High Expectations, Wellbeing, and Effective Feedback, ensuring continual improvement and student achievement.

## Mission

A welcoming school community dedicated to nurturing every child’s growth, strong support for students and families, and enriching opportunities both inside and beyond the classroom.

Motto: "Good, True and Beautiful"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 394 |
| 2024 | 378 |
| 2023 | 345 |
| 2022 | 333 |
| 2021 | 333 |
| 2020 | 295 |
| 2019 | 286 |
| 2018 | 277 |
| 2017 | 284 |
| 2016 | 266 |
| 2015 | 251 |
| 2014 | 224 |
| 2013 | 204 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2011 | 215 |
| 2010 | 230 |
| 2009 | 238 |
| 2008 | 255 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49922-tweed-heads-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.