# Tarcutta Public School

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

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 22 (2025)
- **Address**: Centenary Ave, Tarcutta NSW 2652
- **Phone**: (02) 6928 7191
- **Website**: https://tarcutta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: tarcutta-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50505
- **Established**: 1873-08-01

## About

Tarcutta Public School is a unique small school located 45km east of Wagga Wagga, positioned halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. The school has seen significant growth in enrolments due to its attractive buildings, excellent resources, and friendly student environment, making it a highly sought-after choice for parents. Despite its size, Tarcutta Public School has a strong connection to the Wagga Wagga Community of Small Schools network, which allows it to provide a variety of educational, cultural, and sporting events. 

The focus at Tarcutta Public School is on catering to each child’s individual needs. This dedication is complemented by combined excursions, author study days, and mixed sports days, preparing students for high school with confidence in their capabilities. The school prides itself on quality teaching and leadership programs designed to inspire every child to reach their full potential academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively.

The curriculum incorporates innovative e-learning technology programs, STEM and robotics education, and Public Speaking to promote confident and articulate students. Additionally, specialised extracurricular programs, including Dance, Sport, Music, and Recorders, are offered. Every student enjoys access to modern technology, with daily use of iPads, laptops, and computers. 

Tarcutta Public School is renowned for its caring community and dedicated teaching staff, committed to fostering a learning environment that is challenging, enriching, safe, and supportive. The school values parent and community involvement, ensuring that every student is known, valued, and cared for, ultimately striving for their success and wellbeing.

## Mission

We are building the future. We strive for excellence in academic growth, physical development, social success and emotional regulation where we empower all students to become confident, resilient, self-directed and successful learners.

Motto: "Tarcutta Public School is a vibrant school full of engaged students who have a love of learning."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2008 | 39 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50505-tarcutta-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.