Black Mountain Public School

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Fellowship in Learning

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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

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Nearby or Connected Schools

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%
Indigenous students
80%
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.

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