About the school
Blighty Public School is a warm, friendly and nurturing rural school environment located in the Riverina's South West. It features stunning grounds, excellent resources, and the latest technological advances, creating an optimal setting for students to thrive. The school prides itself on its proactive approach to student welfare, fostered by its Student Parliament, which highlights leadership and involvement to ensure a safe, caring, and cooperative learning environment.
The school encourages students to achieve their personal best, promoting holistic education through innovative programs that span across a broad academic, creative, and social spectrum. Students can engage in a diverse array of activities, including band, music, drama, choir, sports, cultural initiatives, and environmental projects, all aiming to cater to the varied interests and talents of the children as part of a comprehensive education.
Blighty Public School values strong partnerships with families, cultivating a supportive home/school connection that enhances student learning. The school is committed to ensuring that every child is included and supported throughout their educational journey, and it welcomes students from all backgrounds. With a focus on individual learning pathways and a nurturing environment, Blighty Public School stands out as an exceptional choice for families seeking quality education for their children.
Mission
At Blighty Public School we are committed to providing excellence in education for each individual. Every student and every staff member will be challenged to continue to learn and improve every year in a supportive environment.
Location & Catchment Area
- Blighty Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mayrung Public School 13.4 km
- B Finley High School 21.2 km
- C Finley Public School 21.4 km
- D Tocumwal Public School 32.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 19 (6 girls, 13 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1012 (percentile 52)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 24% / 40% / 31% / 6%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 67
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 1.5
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 |
| Year 1 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 1 |
| Year 3 | 3 |
| Year 4 | 1 |
| Year 5 | 4 |
| Year 6 | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
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 | 19 | 6 | 13 | - | 1012 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 88.3 | 928 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 92.3 | 949 | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 90.7 | 997 | 2.9 |
| 2021 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 94.9 | 998 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 37 | 19 | 18 | - | 998 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 37 | 18 | 19 | 94.9 | 996 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 43 | 23 | 20 | 92.1 | 1003 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 39 | 19 | 20 | 93.6 | 994 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 95.7 | 1048 | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 95.3 | 983 | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 95.3 | 1018 | 2.4 |
| 2013 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 95.6 | 1023 | 2.4 |
| 2012 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 95.4 | 1086 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 94.8 | 1086 | 2.3 |
| 2010 | 27 | 10 | 17 | - | 1093 | 2.3 |
| 2009 | 28 | 10 | 18 | - | 1023 | 2.3 |
| 2008 | 29 | 11 | 18 | - | 1023 | 2.3 |
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.