Small government primary school (96 students, K–6) in regional NSW, serving Terara and surrounding area.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B overall.
Terara Public School is also known as TPS Terara.
Terara Public School draws students from the Terara PS.
Terara Public School has an overall SchoolRank score of 58.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1009 (51st percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Terara Public School has about 96 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 14 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 402, Writing 407, Numeracy 372, Spelling 411 and Grammar 407. Year 5 students averaged Reading 505, Writing 490, Numeracy 495, Spelling 513 and Grammar 507. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Terara Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Terara Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 96 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.
Terara 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 B+ (Good) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Terara Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 21% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is excellent.
Terara Public School is located in Terara, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1009 (51st 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.