Shelley Public School
Safe, Respectful and Responsible learners.
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
- Shelley Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mitchell High School 516 m
- B Bert Oldfield Public School 1.4 km
- C Blacktown South Public School 1.5 km
- D Metella Road Public School 1.7 km
- E Coreen School 1.9 km
- F The Hills Sports High School 2.1 km
- G Walters Road Public School 2.4 km
- H The Meadows Public School 2.4 km
- I Seven Hills West Public School 2.6 km
- J Evans High School 2.6 km
- K Girraween High School 2.7 km
- L Seven Hills Public School 2.8 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 100
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 58%
- 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.