Blackett Public School

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About the school

Blackett Public School serves a vibrant western Sydney community within the Mt Druitt area, having been established in 1971. The school prides itself on its commitment to fostering student wellbeing, leadership, and community participation. With a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy initiatives, Blackett Public School supports the integration of technology across all key learning areas, ensuring that students are equipped with the necessary skills for future success.

Educational Focus

The school places a priority on high-quality education, with a curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs. Blackett Public School offers programs including Early Action for Success, Positive Behaviour for Learning, and a range of extracurricular activities. With dedicated staffing allocations for both instructional leadership and intervention, the school aims to uplift all students, particularly those facing challenges.

Community Engagement

Community involvement is integral to the school's ethos, and initiatives like the 'Friends of Blackett' Parent and Community body encourage collaboration between parents, staff, and students. Cultural diversity is celebrated, especially the heritage of Aboriginal students, as the school operates on the land of the Dharug People. Various programs engage families and community members in school activities, broadening the support network available for all children.

Blackett Public School strives to provide an inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically and socially, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between staff, families, and the community as a whole.

Mission

Mission: At Blackett Public School, we are committed to fostering a culture of learning, leadership and lifelong success. Our students are supported to achieve their best academically and socially, while developing the confidence to contribute positively to the world.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
288 (134 girls, 154 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
288
ICSEA What does this mean?
839 (percentile 4)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
79% / 15% / 5% / 1%
Indigenous students
29%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
21.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
7.7

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 42
Year 1 42
Year 2 39
Year 3 41
Year 4 44
Year 5 40
Year 6 40
Total 288

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 288 134 154 - 839 21.5
2024 256 120 136 85.9 828 20.3
2023 254 113 141 86.2 855 19
2022 251 110 141 78.5 837 19
2021 257 116 141 83.4 850 19.2
2020 235 112 123 - 858 18.1
2019 227 111 116 87.5 849 17.1
2018 235 111 124 87.3 847 19.2
2017 234 95 139 86.5 852 17.1
2016 242 106 136 88.7 844 18
2015 258 118 140 88.4 853 17.9
2014 270 118 152 89.7 837 18
2013 252 112 140 89.3 830 19.1
2012 259 108 151 89.2 831 22
2011 282 126 156 88.1 819 22.1
2010 292 142 150 - 819 23.3
2009 298 143 155 - 822 22.5
2008 299 149 150 - 822 22.7

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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