Why choose us?

Tanja Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Co-education Primary School in Tanja, the Far South Coast NSW. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our Vision:  Tanja Public School's vision is to provide inclusion, diversity and excellence in education, where students become not only conscious of their own power to learn but enact their own learning with a sense of purpose.

Contact us to find out if Tanja Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

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Why families choose us

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in Tanja, our school is easy to access by public transport or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

"The Principal's care and intuition makes a huge difference. Her flexible, student-centred approach and the schools welcoming and inclusive culture makes the school feel like an extension of our family. Every child's needs are not only met but nurtured, and each student is valued as an individual and as an important part of the school community."

- parent of a student at Tanja Public School.

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning and life beyond school.

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Our student success looks like:
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • striving for personal improvement
  • participation in a range of child led competitions

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A world of opportunities

We offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help them thrive. From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

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We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support.
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A welcoming community

Our school is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community. We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students.
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • being prepared to be vulnerable and hold space for those around us to feel the same
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day

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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

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