About the school
Blacktown West Public School, established in 1957, is a vibrant educational institution located in Blacktown, welcoming families from diverse cultural backgrounds. The school prioritises the holistic development of its students, offering extensive support through programs such as Early Action for Success (EAfS) for Kindergarten to Year 2, which significantly enhances literacy and numeracy outcomes. With an array of extracurricular activities in modern dance, oracy, choir, debating, and various sports, students are encouraged to engage actively within and beyond the classroom. Additionally, the school caters to the needs of students with mild intellectual disabilities and emotional challenges through tailored programs.
Technology and Learning Environment
Quality education at Blacktown West Public School is reinforced by cutting-edge technology, featuring interactive whiteboards and iPads across classrooms, complemented by a fully equipped computer lab. Teachers strive to empower students, nurturing their skills across key learning areas and instilling a shared commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
The school community fosters a strong sense of ownership and purpose, working collaboratively towards student growth and success. The long-term environmental initiatives focus on energy conservation, waste minimisation, and enhancing the school's physical environment.
Through its mission, "Together We Grow", Blacktown West Public School expresses its dedication to cultivating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive academically and socially. The partnership between teachers, parents, and students is fundamental to maintaining high expectations and empowering learners to become confident, creative, and resilient individuals.
Mission
Together We Grow We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Blacktown West Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Marayong South Public School 1.4 km
- B Marayong Public School 1.6 km
- C Blacktown South Public School 1.6 km
- D Walters Road Public School 1.6 km
- E Coreen School 1.7 km
- F Evans High School 1.8 km
- G Blacktown Girls High School 1.9 km
- H Blacktown Boys High School 2.0 km
- I Doonside Public School 2.2 km
- J Blacktown North Public School 2.3 km
- K Doonside High School 2.5 km
- L Mitchell High School 2.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 443 (210 girls, 233 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 443
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 992 (percentile 43)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 38% / 25% / 25% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 6%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 71%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 29.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 65 |
| Year 1 | 64 |
| Year 2 | 65 |
| Year 3 | 67 |
| Year 4 | 71 |
| Year 5 | 55 |
| Year 6 | 56 |
| Total | 443 |
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 | 443 | 210 | 233 | - | 992 | 29.7 |
| 2024 | 421 | 208 | 213 | 87.4 | 984 | 27 |
| 2023 | 421 | 209 | 212 | 89.3 | 984 | 26.6 |
| 2022 | 421 | 201 | 220 | 85.6 | 986 | 27.9 |
| 2021 | 402 | 195 | 207 | 92.6 | 988 | 24.8 |
| 2020 | 405 | 199 | 206 | - | 991 | 23.8 |
| 2019 | 436 | 213 | 223 | 91.5 | 992 | 26 |
| 2018 | 414 | 202 | 212 | 91.9 | 975 | 25.1 |
| 2017 | 412 | 194 | 218 | 92.4 | 975 | 26.2 |
| 2016 | 430 | 206 | 224 | 91.7 | 968 | 25.9 |
| 2015 | 425 | 213 | 212 | 91.4 | 957 | 25 |
| 2014 | 433 | 211 | 222 | 92.4 | 955 | 25.8 |
| 2013 | 448 | 224 | 224 | 93.5 | 951 | 26.2 |
| 2012 | 414 | 196 | 218 | 92.4 | 961 | 25.6 |
| 2011 | 427 | 199 | 228 | 93.5 | 957 | 26.7 |
| 2010 | 456 | 211 | 245 | - | 959 | 27.8 |
| 2009 | 479 | 231 | 248 | - | 955 | 31 |
| 2008 | 492 | 235 | 257 | - | 955 | 30 |
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.