# Tomerong Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 116 (2025)
- **Address**: 355 Hawkens Rd, Tomerong NSW 2540
- **Phone**: (02) 4443 4376
- **Website**: https://tomerong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: tomerong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50174
- **Established**: 1862-01-01

## About

Tomerong Public School, established in 1862, is located approximately 20 km south of Nowra in a small rural village community. The school caters to around 125 students as a PP5 school and is part of the Bay and Basin Learning community, being a KidsMatter school that prioritises the wellbeing of its community. The school offers a comprehensive primary education, focusing on Literacy, Numeracy, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and supports the integration of students with special needs within the mainstream education system.

## Quality Teaching and Learning
The school implements Quality Teaching and Learning programs that provide students with ample opportunities to achieve their full potential. Student progress is monitored through an outcome-based approach, with formal reporting to parents occurring biannually. The school promotes positive student welfare through effective policies that recognise achievements in all areas of schooling, alongside a discipline policy aimed at fostering self-discipline and motivation.

## Community Involvement
At Tomerong Public School, collaboration between the school and home is encouraged to deliver meaningful, child-centred education. The school values active parent involvement, facilitated through a small but dedicated Parents and Citizens (P&C) group that supports educational resources and initiatives. The school community also embraces a dress code, which enhances student self-esteem and reflects a positive school ethos.

## Facilities
The school features Interactive Whiteboards in every classroom to enhance learning. It has a Healthy Canteen operating twice a week, providing nutritious food options that are well-received by the school community. The school's commitment to knowing each student personally fosters strong relationships that underpin the educational experience.

## Mission

At Tomerong Public School, we foster a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and confident in their learning.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 116 |
| 2024 | 121 |
| 2023 | 140 |
| 2022 | 154 |
| 2021 | 168 |
| 2020 | 150 |
| 2019 | 160 |
| 2018 | 170 |
| 2017 | 149 |
| 2016 | 138 |
| 2015 | 129 |
| 2014 | 120 |
| 2013 | 121 |
| 2012 | 117 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2010 | 143 |
| 2009 | 156 |
| 2008 | 141 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50174-tomerong-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.