Walters Road Public School
We embody the values of Honesty, Courtesy, and Effort. This is the Walters way!
About the school
Walters Road Public School serves the Blacktown and Arndell Park community, providing quality education for approximately 575 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school has a diverse student body, with around 60% of its students coming from a Language Other Than English (LOTE) background. Emphasising quality teaching, the staff focus on literacy, numeracy, and fostering curiosity in students. The learning environment is dynamic and supportive, adapting to individual student needs while maintaining a fair behaviour management policy.
Educational Programs
The school is known for its strong cultural programs and maintains an excellent reputation within the local community. It has solid connections with its local high school, Evans High, which complements its educational offerings. Walters Road Public School takes pride in offering a variety of extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement and holistic development.
Community Involvement
Parental support is a significant aspect of the school culture, with active participation from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Walters Road Public School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school community works collaboratively to enhance the learning experience, ensuring that each child feels safe, valued, and supported in their educational journey.
This commitment to inclusivity extends to all programs and activities, promoting a sense of belonging and respect among all students and families.
Mission
At Walters Road Public School, we cultivate an inclusive culture and collaborative learning environment grounded in high expectations and evidence-informed practices. Our vision is to empower every student to become critical thinkers and engaged learners through community partnerships, ensuring they are inspired, supported, and prepared for life.
Location & Catchment Area
- Walters Road Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Evans High School 297 m
- B Blacktown South Public School 1.3 km
- C Blacktown West Public School 1.6 km
- D Coreen School 2.2 km
- E Mitchell High School 2.2 km
- F Shelley Public School 2.4 km
- G Marayong South Public School 2.8 km
- H Doonside Public School 3.0 km
- I Blacktown Girls High School 3.1 km
- J Bert Oldfield Public School 3.1 km
- K Marayong Public School 3.1 km
- L Blacktown Boys High School 3.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 523 (257 girls, 266 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 523
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 997 (percentile 46)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 36% / 25% / 26% / 12%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 96
- Indigenous students
- 5%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 68%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 34.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 7
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 64 |
| Year 1 | 67 |
| Year 2 | 74 |
| Year 3 | 67 |
| Year 4 | 85 |
| Year 5 | 79 |
| Year 6 | 87 |
| Total | 523 |
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 | 523 | 257 | 266 | - | 997 | 34.3 |
| 2024 | 536 | 250 | 286 | 88.8 | 998 | 33.1 |
| 2023 | 557 | 271 | 286 | 90 | 1001 | 33.3 |
| 2022 | 561 | 269 | 292 | 86.6 | 992 | 32.6 |
| 2021 | 591 | 285 | 306 | 91.4 | 984 | 33.9 |
| 2020 | 607 | 281 | 326 | - | 984 | 34.5 |
| 2019 | 602 | 290 | 312 | 92.1 | 990 | 34.3 |
| 2018 | 604 | 288 | 316 | 93.3 | 985 | 34.9 |
| 2017 | 592 | 276 | 316 | 92.9 | 971 | 33.8 |
| 2016 | 568 | 283 | 285 | 93.4 | 979 | 32.2 |
| 2015 | 557 | 276 | 281 | 92.9 | 993 | 30.3 |
| 2014 | 546 | 284 | 262 | 93.4 | 1000 | 29.9 |
| 2013 | 521 | 270 | 251 | 93.5 | 990 | 29.2 |
| 2012 | 533 | 272 | 261 | 93.6 | 998 | 29.4 |
| 2011 | 520 | 257 | 263 | 94.6 | 996 | 27.7 |
| 2010 | 514 | 250 | 264 | - | 1003 | 27.7 |
| 2009 | 525 | 248 | 277 | - | 1004 | 28.7 |
| 2008 | 509 | 250 | 259 | - | 1004 | 27.5 |
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.