Small government primary school (63 students, K–6) in outer regional Tabulam, NSW.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
Tabulam Public School is also known as TPS Tabulam.
Tabulam Public School draws students from the Tabulam PS.
Tabulam Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 29.9/100, rated "Well below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 775 (2nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Tabulam Public School has about 63 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 9 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 371, Writing 375, Numeracy 393, Spelling 384 and Grammar 337. Year 5 students averaged Reading 483, Writing 449, Numeracy 471, Spelling 473 and Grammar 491. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Tabulam Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Tabulam Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 63 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Tabulam Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Tabulam Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below average.
Tabulam Public School is located in Tabulam, NSW, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 775 (2nd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.