Blacktown Boys High School

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About the school

Blacktown Boys High School is a Partially Selective High School designed to cater to the unique needs of boys living in modern society. Its motto, 'Learn to Live', reflects the school’s commitment to fostering self-discipline, providing a broad and challenging curriculum, and maintaining a strong focus on teaching and learning. The school boasts impressive facilities, including three computer rooms, a photography darkroom, interactive whiteboards, and state-of-the-art science laboratories. Sports facilities are equally extensive, with dedicated fields for rugby, soccer, cricket, and baseball, as well as new tennis courts and a drama space.

Blacktown Boys High is committed to excellence in both academic and extracurricular realms, having a well-established tradition in sports and the creative arts. Alumni from Blacktown Boys have successfully ventured into various fields, including medicine, law, education, and the arts. Since 2010, the school has been partially selective, allowing students who excel in the statewide Selective High School entry test to enroll in a dedicated selective class while continuing to offer comprehensive education opportunities to all boys in the community.

Students also benefit from a wide range of musical instruments available through elective music classes as part of a diverse curriculum. The school’s dedicated approach to education ensures that it actively engages with families and the community, creating an environment where every student feels valued and inspired to learn. With a focus on fostering personal development, the school ensures that all students can aspire to achieve their best, both academically and personally.

Mission

In our school every student can learn to live, lead and succeed. Be part of a community where every student receives a high-quality education that enables them to excel.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
898
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
898
ICSEA What does this mean?
1053 (percentile 69)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
19% / 24% / 33% / 24%
Indigenous students
2%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
66.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
16

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Year 7 177
Year 8 172
Year 9 165
Year 10 167
Year 11 123
Year 12 94
Total 898

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 Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 898 - 1053 66.6
2024 880 88.4 1053 65.1
2023 858 89.2 1051 63.8
2022 822 87.2 1048 61.7
2021 762 91.1 1044 59.1
2020 715 - 1040 53
2019 652 91.6 1041 49
2018 577 91.3 1036 47
2017 520 92.3 1023 44.1
2016 473 92.2 1021 41.3
2015 441 92.2 1017 39.9
2014 412 92.2 1027 38.6
2013 409 90.2 1004 38.1
2012 360 89.1 990 42.8
2011 345 89.8 977 41.8
2010 341 - 974 41.6
2009 307 - 827 40.1
2008 314 - 827 39

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.

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