Shelley Public School

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About the school

Shelley Public School offers quality educational experiences within a safe, caring, supportive, and inclusive environment where individuals are valued and respected. At the school, excellence and equity are promoted, with a commitment to developing self-esteem and a productive learning atmosphere. Shelley Public School emphasises team spirit, the acquisition of life skills, and the encouragement of students to become responsible and independent decision-makers.

Educational Programs

The school provides a diverse range of educational programs across all key learning areas, facilitated by dedicated, skilled, and approachable staff. It incorporates the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program and places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. For students needing extra support in literacy, the school has established a reading skills program.

Comprehensive assessment and reporting practices are in place, and students are encouraged to engage in decision-making processes. The school is renowned for its quality technology programs, a strong tradition in competitive sport, and active community participation, all set within a functional and stimulating learning environment.

Community and Inclusivity

Shelley Public School stands as a pillar of its Blacktown community, welcoming students from all backgrounds and focusing on a collaborative and inclusive educational experience. The school actively engages with families, co-designing learning plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring every student feels safe, included, and confident in their learning journey. Through high-quality teaching practices and a focus on personal and academic growth, Shelley Public School empowers its students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Mission

At Shelley PS we believe our learners are capable, confident, creative and critical thinkers. Through high impact teaching, we provide all students with opportunities to succeed, engaging them in meaningful and challenging experiences to develop as lifelong learners.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
435 (210 girls, 225 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
435
ICSEA What does this mean?
1001 (percentile 47)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
34% / 31% / 24% / 11%
Indigenous students
2%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
27.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
6.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 57
Year 1 56
Year 2 47
Year 3 82
Year 4 68
Year 5 55
Year 6 70
Total 435

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 435 210 225 - 1001 27.2
2024 450 225 225 88.8 1009 28.2
2023 475 219 256 90 1004 28
2022 485 220 265 85.1 1002 29.5
2021 475 218 257 92.8 1006 27.3
2020 514 234 280 - 1003 30.2
2019 555 253 302 92.3 1004 30.9
2018 543 255 288 92.6 1001 30.9
2017 553 264 289 93.1 993 31.9
2016 558 268 290 92 1002 30.6
2015 572 284 288 92.5 993 30.6
2014 576 287 289 94.9 994 31.7
2013 609 307 302 94.5 997 32.4
2012 584 309 275 93.8 995 31.2
2011 576 296 280 93.8 993 32.9
2010 577 296 281 - 997 33.1
2009 558 286 272 - 1001 29.7
2008 561 287 274 - 1001 29.5

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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