Turramurra Public School

Turramurra Public School (TPS) is situated in the Upper North Shore area of Sydney with an enrolment of 575 students. Its name is derived from the Aboriginal word meaning 'placed on the hill'. The school is set on extensive grounds with buildings clustered at either end of large playing fields. The school caters for students K–6. Our intake of students comes largely from middle to high socio–economic groups and we have 27% students with a language background other than English.

School planning reflects the needs of the community it serves. TPS students perform exceptionally well in many endeavours and we have high educational expectations for our students. This is nurtured through positive practice, collaborative approaches and extensive opportunities. The school provides quality teaching and learning programs, outstanding band and choral programs, French and Mandarin language classes, a K to 6 buddy program, specialist computer sessions and video–conference linkages. We also offer Robotics, Student Representative Council, Chess Club, Public Speaking and Debating programs, extensive sport programs and a specialist dance and PE program.

We have a comprehensive wellbeing policy based on Positive Behaviour for Learning that underpins a proud school culture that demonstrates the Department of Education’s core values Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best.

The school is committed to teacher professional learning which is focused on improving and enriching student outcomes.