Blackett Public School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
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
- Blackett Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Niland School 389 m
- B Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus 625 m
- C Dawson Public School 641 m
- D Noumea Public School 954 m
- E Emerton Public School 1.1 km
- F Bidwill Public School 1.1 km
- G Chifley College Bidwill Campus 1.2 km
- H Hebersham Public School 1.3 km
- I Chifley College Shalvey Campus 1.4 km
- J Lethbridge Park Public School 1.5 km
- K Shalvey Public School 1.6 km
- L Whalan Public School 1.6 km
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%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 178
- Indigenous students
- 29%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 37%
- 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.