Why choose us?
Tuggerawong Public School is a welcoming K–6 school located on Darkinjung land in the lakeside suburb of Tuggerawong. With approximately 215 students (including 18% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander), we proudly celebrate cultural diversity and connection to Country. Our school delivers high-quality, explicit teaching in a respectful, inclusive, and high-expectation environment where every child is empowered to connect, succeed, and thrive.
Our school features spacious grounds, modern facilities, and state-of-the-art technology, including one-to-one devices and a dedicated STEM room. We celebrate cultural diversity, with strong ties to Ngara AECG and the Wadalba Learning Community, and offer rich extracurricular opportunities in sport, performing arts, and public speaking. Enriched by a supportive P&C and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, Tuggerawong is a place where students grow academically, socially, and culturally.
What we can offer your child
Student success
Our school provides a high-quality education that helps every child grow and thrive. We’re proud of our students’ achievements in learning, creative pursuits, and life beyond school.
- Engagement in creative and enriching activities
- Achievement in life beyond the classroom
- Contribution as active and responsible community members
- Development through high potential and gifted education
- Commitment to personal growth and improvement
A world of opportunities
Our school offers a dynamic and inclusive curriculum designed to help every child succeed. Through STEAM programs, sporting events, creative arts, and hands-on learning, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills.
We nurture individual strengths and talents with academic enrichment, extension opportunities, and support for high potential and gifted learners; ensuring every student is challenged, inspired, and empowered to thrive.
- A wide variety of subjects to spark curiosity and build skills
- Excursions and incursions that connect learning to the real world
- Extra-curricular activities that encourage creativity, teamwork and confidence
- Lunchtime interest groups including gardening, dance and public speaking
- Student leadership opportunities through school committees and student voice
Tailored learning support
At Tuggerawong Public School, we understand that every child has a unique way of learning. That’s why we offer personalised support to help each student reach their full potential. Our programs cater to a wide range of needs, including high potential and gifted learners, students with disability or additional learning needs, and those requiring wellbeing support. Whatever their journey, your child will be supported to succeed in a caring and inclusive environment.
- Teaching and learning adjustments tailored to individual needs
- Extension activities for students seeking extra challenge
- Wellbeing and counselling support for emotional and social growth
- Strong teacher-student relationships built on trust and understanding
- Staff who know each child’s strengths, interests and learning style
- Regular check-ins and feedback to support progress and confidence
- A caring environment where every student feels seen, heard and valued
A welcoming community
At our school, every student is valued and included. We create a safe, respectful environment where children from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging. Diversity and fairness are at the heart of what we do. Your child will be supported to grow into a confident and capable learner, ready to succeed in a diverse and connected world.
- Supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
- Celebrating Harmony Day to promote respect and understanding
- Incorporating culturally inclusive events and celebrations throughout the year
- Ensuring cultural safety for all students in classrooms and playgrounds
- Building strong relationships with families from diverse backgrounds
- Embedding inclusive practices in teaching and learning
- Encouraging student voice and leadership across all cultural groups
- Providing professional learning for staff on cultural awareness and inclusion
Why families choose us
A strong start
We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
High quality education
We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Easy to access
Located in Tuggerawong, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.
["We love our school for its supportive community and commitment to every student’s success. Our child feels safe and inspired every day.”] — a parent of Tuggerawong Public School