About the school
Metella Road Public School is a vibrant learning community located in the Bungarribee School Education area, approximately 30 kilometres from Sydney. With an enrolment of approximately 720 students, the school offers educational programs catering to a diverse range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. The school features 28 mainstream classes, providing a high-quality learning environment facilitated by a dedicated and qualified staff that includes both experienced and early career teachers.
The core focus of Metella Road Public School is to improve student outcomes in literacy, numeracy, and all key learning areas. It aims to develop inclusive teaching programs that accommodate the individual needs of each learner, encouraging them to strive for both academic and personal excellence. The school embraces futures-driven learning principles that engage students deeply and ensure academic rigor in their education.
Central to the school's culture are its core values, which are embedded in its student welfare policies and support the Positive Behaviour for Learning model. The expectations of being Motivated, Respectful, Proud, and Safe are upheld by students, staff, and the wider community, creating a supportive atmosphere for education. The school maintains a strong partnership with the community, including an international school in Shanghai, and promotes a culture of high expectations reflected in its motto, Aim High.
Metella Road Public School is part of the Blacktown Learning Community and continually evaluates its operations to provide the best possible educational experiences for its students.
Mission
Metella Road Public School empowers lifelong learners through strong partnerships with teachers, students, and the community. We amplify student voice, foster creativity, flexibility, and resilience, and uphold high expectations to ensure quality education.
Location & Catchment Area
- Metella Road Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Girraween High School 1.1 km
- B The Hills Sports High School 1.4 km
- C The Meadows Public School 1.6 km
- D Girraween Public School 1.6 km
- E Shelley Public School 1.7 km
- F Mitchell High School 2.0 km
- G Bert Oldfield Public School 2.1 km
- H Toongabbie West Public School 2.1 km
- I Greystanes High School 2.1 km
- J Beresford Road Public School 2.4 km
- K Pendle Hill High School 2.5 km
- L Pendle Hill Public School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 676 (319 girls, 357 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 676
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1072 (percentile 76)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 16% / 20% / 31% / 32%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 49
- Indigenous students
- 1%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 76%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 35.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 |
| Year 1 | 92 |
| Year 2 | 114 |
| Year 3 | 94 |
| Year 4 | 111 |
| Year 5 | 79 |
| Year 6 | 114 |
| Total | 676 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 676 | 319 | 357 | - | 1072 | 35.4 |
| 2024 | 707 | 349 | 358 | 91.9 | 1082 | 37.5 |
| 2023 | 701 | 346 | 355 | 91.4 | 1070 | 37.5 |
| 2022 | 690 | 353 | 337 | 89 | 1072 | 37.6 |
| 2021 | 700 | 350 | 350 | 94.1 | 1071 | 38.2 |
| 2020 | 735 | 367 | 368 | - | 1072 | 40.3 |
| 2019 | 725 | 363 | 362 | 93.9 | 1071 | 40.1 |
| 2018 | 710 | 352 | 358 | 94.9 | 1057 | 39.5 |
| 2017 | 686 | 347 | 339 | 94.6 | 1054 | 38.7 |
| 2016 | 699 | 357 | 342 | 94.8 | 1046 | 36.7 |
| 2015 | 687 | 344 | 343 | 94.3 | 1047 | 36.3 |
| 2014 | 658 | 328 | 330 | 96.8 | 1050 | 34.8 |
| 2013 | 651 | 312 | 339 | 95.2 | 1045 | 34.6 |
| 2012 | 617 | 303 | 314 | 94.7 | 1053 | 33 |
| 2011 | 606 | 310 | 296 | 95.1 | 1049 | 31.4 |
| 2010 | 584 | 293 | 291 | - | 1047 | 30.2 |
| 2009 | 570 | 287 | 283 | - | 1025 | 30.2 |
| 2008 | 532 | 270 | 262 | - | 1025 | 27.9 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.