Blackalls Park Public School

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Phone: (02) 4959 1213
Email: blackallpk-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Charles St, Blackalls Park NSW 2283
Website: https://blackallpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

BlackallsParkPublicSchool

Quick facts

Established: 1 January 1953
Category: Primary School
Gender: Co-ed
Subjects: Comprehensive
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
State electorate: Lake Macquarie
Federal electorate: Hunter

About the school

Blackalls Park Public School provides a comprehensive primary education for children in its local area and serves as a focal point for community activity. The school is committed to fostering a stimulating and purposeful educational environment, motivating students to achieve their personal best. With a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, the school's teaching and learning programs exhibit excellence in various areas, including sport, performing arts, student wellbeing, and technology.

Community Engagement

Strong relationships exist among students, staff, parents, and the broader community, with all members actively participating in shared learning, decision making, fundraising, and extensive support programs. The school is dedicated to ensuring that every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn, regardless of their background. This inclusivity is a hallmark of Blackalls Park Public School.

Educational Philosophy

The core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Excellence guide the school's operations. Blackalls Park Public School strives to empower students to build skills, explore interests, and discover their passions. Dedicated teachers and a supportive learning team work closely with families to design personalised learning plans that cater to each student's unique needs. The aim is to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Mission

At Blackalls Park Public School, our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Excellence guide everything we do. Our dedicated staff create a safe and nurturing environment that celebrates diversity and ensures every student feels valued and supported in their learning.

Location & Catchment Area

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Blackalls Park Public School

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 217 (93 girls, 124 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 217
ICSEA What does this mean?: 966 (percentile 31)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 41% / 33% / 19% / 8%
FOEI What does this mean?: 105
Indigenous students: 17%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 9%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 14.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 2.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	31
Year 1	31
Year 2	34
Year 3	28
Year 4	31
Year 5	29
Year 6	33
Total	217

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	217	93	124	-	966	14.1
2024	212	88	124	89.1	947	14
2023	206	90	116	90.9	944	14
2022	193	88	105	89.2	920	12.7
2021	210	100	110	91.8	944	13.2
2020	219	96	123	-	937	13.2
2019	213	96	117	93.7	935	13.3
2018	215	100	115	94	936	13.3
2017	218	109	109	93.6	940	13.4
2016	224	111	113	93.6	934	13.3
2015	213	104	109	93.8	936	13.3
2014	215	109	106	93.6	928	12.8
2013	223	114	109	94.5	944	12.9
2012	232	115	117	93.5	942	13.4
2011	261	133	128	93.4	945	14.7
2010	247	133	114	-	948	13.3
2009	236	124	112	-	997	13.3
2008	235	127	108	-	997	12.3

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.