Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
115
reported total enrolments
58 girls
57 boys
50.4% girls49.6% boys
Tarro Public School reports 115 total enrolments, including 58 girls and 57 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 50.4% girls and 49.6% boys.
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
Tarro Public School is listed as Government and Primary, with a reported year range of K-6.
Enrolment size
The school reports 115 total enrolments, including 58 girls and 57 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 892, with percentile 9 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 50.4% girls and 49.6% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 13.2:1, based on 8.7 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Tarro, New South Wales, within Newcastle.
Profile signals
School profile dashboard
The main student and context indicators are shown visually so the profile reads like a school intelligence page, not a spreadsheet.
Tarro Public School profile summary
Tarro Public School is listed as a government primary school in Tarro, New South Wales. The profile reports 115 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 892, and a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 where available. The reported year range is K-6, and the campus sits within Newcastle local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
9
percentile where available
ICSEA
892
Tarro Public School sits at the 9 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
60%
Lower-middle
29%
Upper-middle
10%
Top
1%
The socio-educational distribution lists 60% in the bottom quarter, 29% in the lower-middle quarter, 10% in the upper-middle quarter, and 1% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
10
FTE teaching
8.7
Non-teaching
8
Student-teacher
13.2:1
The profile reports 10 teaching staff and 8 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Tarro
- Postcode
- 2322
- State
- New South Wales
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Beresfield - Hexham
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Newcastle
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness area
- Major Cities
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- NSW Department of Education
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 31%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 3%
- Language background other than English: no
- 97%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
CatholicPrimary
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Tarro, NSW 2322
Same suburb
- Enrol.
- 260
- ICSEA
- 1,013
- Ratio
- 14.9:1
GovernmentPrimary
Adamstown Public School
Adamstown, NSW 2289
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 439
- ICSEA
- 1,078
- Ratio
- 18.2:1
IndependentSpecial
Alesco Secondary College
Cooks Hill, NSW 2300
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 664
- ICSEA
- 949
- Ratio
- 10.5:1
GovernmentCombined
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre
Shortland, NSW 2307
Same local area
- Enrol.
- Not available
- ICSEA
- Not available
- Ratio
- 0.0:1
GovernmentPrimary
Belair Public School
Adamstown, NSW 2289
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 409
- ICSEA
- 1,103
- Ratio
- 19.5:1
GovernmentPrimary
Beresfield Public School
Beresfield, NSW 2322
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 262
- ICSEA
- 918
- Ratio
- 13.8:1
FAQ
Questions about Tarro Public School
How many students attend Tarro Public School?
Tarro Public School has 115 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 58 girls and 57 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Tarro Public School?
Tarro Public School is listed as a Government school with school type Primary. The reported year range is K-6.
Where is Tarro Public School located?
Tarro Public School is located in Tarro, NSW 2322. The local government area is Newcastle.
What is the ICSEA value of Tarro Public School?
The ICSEA value for Tarro Public School is 892 and the ICSEA percentile is 9. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Tarro Public School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Tarro Public School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 50.4% girls and 49.6% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.