Very small government primary school (98 enrolments) in Kellyville, NSW, with exceptional student-teacher ratio and culturally diverse intake.
Tallowood School is also known as Tallowood Kellyville.
Tallowood School is a very small government special school with approximately 98 students. 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.
Tallowood 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.
Tallowood School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 83%, which is below average.
Tallowood School is located in Kellyville, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1034 (62nd 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.