Tiny government co-ed primary (K–6) in outer regional NSW serving 22 students with significant Indigenous representation.
Tarcutta Public School draws students from the Tarcutta PS.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Tarcutta Public School, Year 3 students averaged 428 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 470, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 501, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 524, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Tarcutta Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 22 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.
Tarcutta 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 has a value score of 48/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Tarcutta Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Tarcutta Public School is located in Tarcutta, NSW, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 874 (7th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.