Blakehurst Public School
Safe I Respectful I Engaged I Resilient
About the school
Blakehurst Public School is located in a quiet bushland setting overlooking Carss Park and Kogarah Bay. The natural surroundings foster a learning environment that nurtures an empathy for the local area's heritage. Each modern classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboards, computers, and a range of iPads and laptops, ensuring that students have access to the latest technology. The classrooms are air-conditioned and provide ample space, including wet areas and quiet withdrawal spaces for individual work.
The school actively promotes core values and strives to develop the whole child. Its mission statement reflects this commitment: 'Blakehurst Public School aims to provide a caring environment where an individual can attain their own level of excellence.' The curriculum is broad-ranging and gives strong emphasis to literacy and numeracy, with a goal of encouraging each child to achieve their best.
Students are encouraged to participate in physical development activities and diverse performing arts programs, including dance groups and choirs that engage with various school and community events. Blakehurst Public School places great importance on inclusivity, representing 29 different cultural and language backgrounds within its community of 270 students. The school's active Parents and Citizens association is highly regarded and works diligently to improve the learning environment for all students.
Mission
At Blakehurst Public School, we deliver a dynamic curriculum with high-quality literacy and numeracy programs. Join our inclusive community where every student becomes a confident, resilient, and lifelong learner.
Location & Catchment Area
- Blakehurst Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Blakehurst High School 370 m
- B Connells Point Public School 1.4 km
- C Carlton South Public School 1.6 km
- D Bald Face Public School 1.7 km
- E Woniora Road School 1.8 km
- F Sans Souci Public School 1.8 km
- G Hurstville South Public School 1.9 km
- H Hurstville Public School 2.1 km
- I Sydney Technical High School 2.2 km
- J Carlton Public School 2.3 km
- K Georges River College, Hurstville Campus 2.3 km
- L St George Hospital School 2.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 256 (122 girls, 134 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 256
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1049 (percentile 68)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 18% / 25% / 34% / 23%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 71
- Indigenous students
- 3%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 61%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 5.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33 |
| Year 1 | 39 |
| Year 2 | 34 |
| Year 3 | 38 |
| Year 4 | 38 |
| Year 5 | 37 |
| Year 6 | 37 |
| Total | 256 |
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 | 256 | 122 | 134 | - | 1049 | 19.4 |
| 2024 | 278 | 129 | 149 | 90.3 | 1050 | 19.5 |
| 2023 | 288 | 126 | 162 | 91.5 | 1052 | 20 |
| 2022 | 274 | 127 | 147 | 88 | 1054 | 17.5 |
| 2021 | 266 | 127 | 139 | 93.1 | 1045 | 17.7 |
| 2020 | 248 | 121 | 127 | - | 1036 | 16.4 |
| 2019 | 258 | 129 | 129 | 92.8 | 1043 | 15.9 |
| 2018 | 267 | 127 | 140 | 92.9 | 1037 | 16.8 |
| 2017 | 269 | 127 | 142 | 93.6 | 1028 | 16.6 |
| 2016 | 288 | 134 | 154 | 94.8 | 1036 | 16.7 |
| 2015 | 299 | 149 | 150 | 94.8 | 1027 | 16.6 |
| 2014 | 341 | 171 | 170 | 95.3 | 1046 | 19.6 |
| 2013 | 354 | 173 | 181 | 95.9 | 1055 | 19.4 |
| 2012 | 367 | 168 | 199 | 95.3 | 1066 | 19.5 |
| 2011 | 352 | 158 | 194 | 95.3 | 1064 | 18.4 |
| 2010 | 378 | 173 | 205 | - | 1065 | 19.5 |
| 2009 | 406 | 196 | 210 | - | 1061 | 20.6 |
| 2008 | 384 | 176 | 208 | - | 1061 | 19.5 |
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.