Tuggerah Public School
Tuggerah Public School is a government primary school in Tuggerah, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 993, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Tuggerah NSW 2259. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tuggerah Public School compares
By ICSEA, Tuggerah Public School ranks 1,136th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Peter's Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 1.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Tuggerah Public School scores 993, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Tuggerah
Tuggerah Public School is located in Tuggerah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,569/wk and median rent of $418/wk. Population: 925.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Tuggerah Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Tuggerah Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Tuggerah | 1.2 km | 1045 | 52 higher | 1,078 |
| Chittaway Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Chittaway Bay | 2.1 km | 992 | 1 lower | 479 |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wyong | 2.7 km | 1022 | 29 higher | 335 |
| Central Coast Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Fountaindale | 2.7 km | 1092 | 99 higher | 330 |
| Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusGovernment Secondary · Berkeley Vale | 3.3 km | 959 | 34 lower | 851 |
| Wyong High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wyong | 3.5 km | 946 | 47 lower | 674 |
| Wyong Christian Community SchoolIndependent Combined · Wyong | 4.0 km | 1057 | 64 higher | 904 |
| Berkeley Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Berkeley Vale | 4.6 km | 988 | 5 lower | 524 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tuggerah Public School a government school?
Yes, Tuggerah Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tuggerah Public School offer?
Tuggerah Public School offers K-6.
What is Tuggerah Public School's ICSEA score?
Tuggerah Public School has an ICSEA score of 993, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tuggerah Public School?
Tuggerah Public School has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tuggerah Public School?
The nearest schools to Tuggerah Public School are St Peter's Catholic College (1.2 km), Aspect Central Coast School, Tuggerah (1.7 km), Chittaway Bay Public School (2.1 km).
Where is Tuggerah Public School located?
Tuggerah Public School is located in Tuggerah, NSW 2259. Visit the school website at https://tuggerah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.