About the school
Black Mountain Public School is located in the picturesque Northern Tablelands area of New South Wales, serving a small community primarily composed of farming families and tradespeople commuting to nearby Armidale and Guyra. Since its inception in 1882, the school has adapted to the changing needs of its rural environment, occasionally functioning as a one-teacher or two-teacher school. The central aim of Black Mountain Public School is to provide education that enables students to reach their full potential. The school community believes that quality education is best achieved in an environment that mirrors familial support, fostering trust, care, and cooperation among students and staff.
Community and Learning Environment
The school prides itself on creating a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive. With a commitment to the motto 'Fellowship in Learning', it encourages students to collaborate and assist each other in achieving their goals. Black Mountain Public School prioritises quality teaching delivered in an inclusive setting, ensuring every child, regardless of background, feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn from their first day.
Facilities and Programs
In addition to its focus on academic excellence, the school offers a broad curriculum encompassing various subjects and extracurricular activities, including sports, the creative arts, and STEM programs. The facilities include bright classrooms, a well-stocked library, sports fields, and a vegetable garden that provides hands-on learning opportunities. These resources support students' education and personal growth, laying a strong foundation for their future success.
Mission
At Black Mountain Public School, we strive for excellence in an inclusive environment. We provide a contemporary, future focused learning program. Quality teaching ensures equitable achievement and success for all of our students.
Location & Catchment Area
- Black Mountain Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Guyra Central School 9.7 km
- B Bald Blair Public School 15.0 km
- C Sandon Public School 21.0 km
- D Ben Venue Public School 21.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 20 (10 girls, 10 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 20
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 807 (percentile 3)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 73% / 17% / 9% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 133
- Indigenous students
- 80%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 50%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Year 1 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 2 |
| Year 3 | 4 |
| Year 4 | 1 |
| Year 5 | 4 |
| Year 6 | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
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 | 20 | 10 | 10 | - | 807 | 2 |
| 2024 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 85 | 808 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 92.6 | 798 | 2 |
| 2022 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 80.7 | 804 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 89 | 848 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 21 | 8 | 13 | - | 811 | 1.9 |
| 2019 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 92.2 | 824 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 29 | 9 | 20 | 91.1 | 857 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 93.9 | 901 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 94.1 | 955 | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 30 | 10 | 20 | 95.2 | 976 | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 97 | 965 | 2 |
| 2013 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 96 | 933 | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 31 | 12 | 19 | 94.3 | 894 | 2.7 |
| 2011 | 34 | 10 | 24 | 93.1 | 895 | 2.7 |
| 2010 | 33 | 12 | 21 | - | 883 | 2.7 |
| 2009 | 31 | 9 | 22 | - | 967 | 2.7 |
| 2008 | 37 | 10 | 27 | - | 967 | 2.7 |
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.