Colyton Public School — SchoolAtlas

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Phone: (02) 9625 8185
Email: colyton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Address: Nelson St, Mount Druitt NSW 2770
Website: https://colyton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

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Quick facts

Established: 1 September 1861
Category: Primary School
Gender: Co-ed
Gifted: Opportunity Class
Subjects: Comprehensive
Local government area: Blacktown
State electorate: Mount Druitt
Federal electorate: Chifley

About the school

Colyton Public School, established in 1861, plays a vital role in the Mount Druitt community by providing a high-quality education for its students. The school's core values align with its Positive Behaviour For Learning initiative, which emphasises being a learner, showing respect, acting responsibly, and ensuring safety. The school's mission, 'seeking success by working together', highlights the importance of social values and connection among students, staff, and families.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum for Kindergarten to Year 6, including an opportunity class program for gifted and talented students in Years 5 and 6. Colyton Public implements a range of programs to inspire and engage learners, such as Operation Art, performing arts initiatives, School Parliament, and various sports and public speaking competitions. It is notable for achieving successful results in the National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN).

With an enrolment of 650 students, Colyton Public serves a diverse community, with 59% of students coming from Language Backgrounds Other Than English. The school supports English language learners, and offers specialised programs like Reading Recovery for early reading skills development. Additionally, it employs a Learning Support Team to assist students with special needs and fostering an inclusive environment.

State-of-the-art technology, including Interactive Whiteboards and video conferencing facilities, enhances the learning experience. With strong community ties, Colyton Public School is committed to ongoing improvement in teaching quality and student outcomes, aiming to lay a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Mission

Seeking Success By Working Together

Location & Catchment Area

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Profile (2025)

Total enrolments: 714 (365 girls, 349 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?: 714
ICSEA What does this mean?: 1007 (percentile 50)
SEA quarters What does this mean?: 33% / 23% / 26% / 18%
FOEI What does this mean?: 94
Indigenous students: 7%
LBOTE What does this mean?: 76%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 43.2
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?: 4.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade	Headcount
Kindergarten	72
Year 1	90
Year 2	104
Year 3	84
Year 4	110
Year 5	111
Year 6	143
Total	714

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	714	365	349	-	1007	43.2
2024	779	407	372	89.8	1009	44.4
2023	830	418	412	90.3	1014	46.9
2022	818	419	399	86.2	1028	46.4
2021	858	427	431	92.8	1031	48.6
2020	889	422	467	-	1033	49.7
2019	875	421	454	92.2	1033	47.7
2018	847	393	454	92.5	1021	46.6
2017	789	358	431	93.1	1008	43.1
2016	728	328	400	93.2	1005	39.1
2015	691	299	392	93.3	1000	37.7
2014	677	291	386	93.9	987	36.8
2013	663	286	377	93.6	1005	36.2
2012	667	297	370	94.3	1009	35.6
2011	651	299	352	94.3	1007	36.3
2010	645	294	351	-	1005	34.9
2009	632	296	336	-	949	33.6
2008	614	295	319	-	949	32.6

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.