Blakebrook Public School
I care about others; I do my best; and I respect my school, value my community and this land.
About the school
Blakebrook Public School is located 10 km north-west of Lismore, in a picturesque setting that features a spacious playground bordered by trees. The school aims to achieve quality educational outcomes through collaboration among students, teachers, parents, and the wider community. It provides a safe and caring environment where children can thrive. Its vision reflects this commitment, fostering an atmosphere where students develop the skills and knowledge required to be caring, responsible, and self-directed learners.
Educational Focus
The school emphasises the Creative Arts, Personal Development/Health/Physical Education, environmental education, Thinking Skills, and Habits of Mind. Blakebrook Public School prides itself on sending students to high school as confident, positive leaders who are critical and creative thinkers. The curriculum is differentiated to cater for gifted and talented students, ensuring they are engaged and challenged.
Community and Environment
Blakebrook Public School values strong community connections and considers itself an integral part of the Blakebrook area. The current rebuilding project, initiated after extensive flood damage in early 2022, showcases the commitment to enhancing infrastructure and ensuring a flood-resilient school environment. The rebuild is anticipated to be completed by July 2025, providing students with access to state-of-the-art facilities.
The school motto encapsulates its values, stating, 'I care about others; I do my best; and I respect my school, value my community and this land.' This ethos promotes a spirit of respect and responsibility among students and encourages them to actively engage with their community and the environment.
Mission
Blakebrook Public School fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment, empowering students to achieve their best through high expectations, explicit teaching, and strong community partnerships.
Location & Catchment Area
- Blakebrook Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Lismore South Public School 6.0 km
- B Caniaba Public School 7.5 km
- C Modanville Public School 7.5 km
- D Albert Park Public School 7.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 36 (21 girls, 15 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 942 (percentile 22)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 54% / 26% / 13% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 114
- Indigenous students
- 17%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Year 1 | 2 |
| Year 2 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 5 |
| Year 4 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 9 |
| Year 6 | 10 |
| Total | 36 |
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 | 36 | 21 | 15 | - | 942 | 4 |
| 2024 | 48 | 24 | 24 | 89.9 | 941 | 3.9 |
| 2023 | 54 | 28 | 26 | 93.6 | 972 | 4 |
| 2022 | 51 | 28 | 23 | 82.9 | 982 | 3.8 |
| 2021 | 61 | 33 | 28 | 91.9 | 954 | 3.8 |
| 2020 | 64 | 33 | 31 | - | 964 | 3.8 |
| 2019 | 66 | 33 | 33 | 91.3 | 977 | 3.8 |
| 2018 | 76 | 36 | 40 | 92.7 | 958 | 4.9 |
| 2017 | 90 | 45 | 45 | 93.3 | 972 | 4.8 |
| 2016 | 94 | 43 | 51 | 92.2 | 999 | 4.8 |
| 2015 | 95 | 45 | 50 | 93.5 | 1002 | 4.7 |
| 2014 | 99 | 44 | 55 | 92.2 | 995 | 4.8 |
| 2013 | 92 | 44 | 48 | 94 | 985 | 4.8 |
| 2012 | 95 | 49 | 46 | 92.3 | 1008 | 5 |
| 2011 | 114 | 58 | 56 | 93.2 | 1016 | 6.2 |
| 2010 | 110 | 56 | 54 | - | 1015 | 5.7 |
| 2009 | 87 | 45 | 42 | - | 1050 | 4.6 |
| 2008 | 73 | 41 | 32 | - | 1050 | 3.6 |
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.