# Turvey Park Public School

Turvey Park Public School is a NSW government primary school in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 283 (2025)
- **Address**: 31 Halloran Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
- **Phone**: (02) 6925 2589
- **Website**: https://turveypark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: turveypark-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50489
- **Established**: 1953-01-01

## About

Turvey Park Public School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in Wagga Wagga. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for students from all backgrounds, ensuring that every child feels included and ready to learn from their first day. The school’s vision statement reflects a commitment to creating an engaging community focused on nurturing students' joy in learning, while staff take personal responsibility for enhancing students' well-being and academic performance.

## Educational Philosophy
Equity in educational access is a cornerstone of the school's philosophy, which promotes an inclusive approach to teaching and learning. The curriculum is tailored to meet diverse learning needs and emphasizes academic achievement through differentiated instruction. Besides fostering academic growth, there is a strong integration of interactive technologies across all curricular areas. The school prides itself on maintaining a fair and supportive welfare policy that ensures a safe and positive teaching and learning environment.

## Extracurricular Offerings
Turvey Park Public School maximises student development through a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including participation in sport, choir, technology groups, dance, and leadership roles such as the student representative council. The school's excellent Science program incorporates hands-on experiences that engage students in exploring environmental issues.

## Commitment to Professional Development
Ongoing professional development for staff is vital in enhancing student learning outcomes. Teachers regularly participate in professional learning activities focused on literacy and numeracy, ensuring high-quality education delivery. The school community values strong partnerships between staff and parents, working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for students.

## Mission

Turvey Park Public School is committed to empowering students to be respectful, responsible and resilient learners in a warm, caring, and supportive setting. The school focuses on delivering high-quality instruction based on research and data, fostering an environment that respects diversity and individualised learning.

Motto: "Strive for the Best"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 283 |
| 2024 | 297 |
| 2023 | 328 |
| 2022 | 353 |
| 2021 | 363 |
| 2020 | 395 |
| 2019 | 390 |
| 2018 | 384 |
| 2017 | 393 |
| 2016 | 367 |
| 2015 | 360 |
| 2014 | 354 |
| 2013 | 355 |
| 2012 | 360 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2010 | 372 |
| 2009 | 377 |
| 2008 | 375 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50489-turvey-park-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.