# Tallowood School

Tallowood School is a NSW government schools for specific purposes in Kellyville, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Schools for Specific Purposes
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Enrolments**: 98 (2025)
- **Address**: 44-68 Redden Dr, Kellyville NSW 2155
- **Phone**: (02) 9836 3810
- **Website**: https://tallowood-s.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: Tallowood-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 62759
- **Established**: 2004-01-27

## About

Tallowood School provides educational programs for students with special needs from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school fosters a positive self-image, personal competence, and social skills through a broad curriculum that includes the Key Learning Areas and the secondary Life Skills program. There is a strong focus on enhancing communication abilities, independence in daily living, and preparing students for community life.

The school's dedicated teachers collaborate closely with families, caregivers, therapists, and other stakeholders to establish individual learning priorities tailored to each student's needs. Students are engaged in both functional learning and quality of life experiences, incorporating opportunities within both the school and the wider community. Tallowood School aims to create a nurturing environment where students can explore their curiosity and self-expression. 

The principal emphasises the school's motto, “Creating Pathways for Life,” reflecting the commitment to support each student’s growth. With a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Tallowood School encourages every student to become a valued member of their community, equipping them for successful lives post-education. Through emphasis on collaboration with families and a focus on the core values of respect, professionalism, inclusion, wellbeing, and care and empathy, Tallowood School stands out as a significant educational institution for students with special needs.

## Mission

Tallowood School provides quality individualised and meaningful education in a safe and caring environment. We support families, encourage independence, and assist students to become valued members of the community now and in the future.

Motto: "Creating Pathways for Life"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 98 |
| 2024 | 100 |
| 2023 | 99 |
| 2022 | 97 |
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2020 | 95 |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2018 | 97 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2014 | 98 |
| 2013 | 99 |
| 2012 | 99 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2008 | 93 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/62759-tallowood-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.