About the school
Blackwell Public School is a vibrant and well-resourced educational institution located in St Clair, dedicated to providing a high-quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school prioritises creating a safe and challenging environment in which students are encouraged to demonstrate good manners, good thinking, and good learning. Emphasising core virtues such as self-discipline, respect, kindness, and honesty, Blackwell aims to foster a culture of personal responsibility among its learners.
The school’s educational focus includes robust literacy and numeracy programs, while also integrating science, technology, and creative arts into the curriculum. Opportunities for participation in dance, choir, and drama allow students to explore their talents and express themselves. Additionally, comprehensive sports and fitness programs are available for all grades, complemented by personal development and leadership initiatives that promote holistic student growth.
Parent involvement is actively encouraged at Blackwell, with a strong P&C (Parents and Citizens) membership that supports various school initiatives and fundraising activities. The school is part of the STEPS Learning Community, collaborating with local high schools and primary schools to enhance educational outcomes.
Reflecting on its mission to be a cornerstone of the St Clair community, Blackwell Public School is guided by its motto, 'Making an Impression,' illustrating its commitment to leaving a positive impact on the lives of its students and broader community.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Blackwell Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A St Clair Public School 1.2 km
- B St Clair High School 1.4 km
- C Banks Public School 1.7 km
- D Erskine Park High School 1.8 km
- E Clairgate Public School 1.9 km
- F James Erskine Public School 1.9 km
- G Bennett Road Public School 2.7 km
- H St Marys South Public School 3.0 km
- I Colyton High School 3.5 km
- J Oxley Park Public School 3.9 km
- K Colyton Public School 4.3 km
- L St Marys Public School 4.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 480 (231 girls, 249 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 480
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 980 (percentile 38)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 38% / 35% / 20% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 111
- Indigenous students
- 8%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 31%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 30
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.8
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Year 1 | 59 |
| Year 2 | 72 |
| Year 3 | 73 |
| Year 4 | 65 |
| Year 5 | 79 |
| Year 6 | 77 |
| Total | 480 |
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 | 480 | 231 | 249 | - | 980 | 30 |
| 2024 | 497 | 232 | 265 | 88.8 | 983 | 29.9 |
| 2023 | 512 | 246 | 266 | 90.1 | 981 | 32 |
| 2022 | 550 | 263 | 287 | 88.7 | 981 | 32.4 |
| 2021 | 601 | 290 | 311 | 92.6 | 983 | 33.1 |
| 2020 | 634 | 312 | 322 | - | 984 | 34.3 |
| 2019 | 665 | 329 | 336 | 92.4 | 986 | 35.3 |
| 2018 | 649 | 318 | 331 | 92.9 | 981 | 35.3 |
| 2017 | 655 | 317 | 338 | 93.5 | 981 | 35.3 |
| 2016 | 611 | 300 | 311 | 93.4 | 985 | 33.4 |
| 2015 | 596 | 302 | 294 | 93.6 | 980 | 32.8 |
| 2014 | 587 | 304 | 283 | 94.1 | 984 | 31.2 |
| 2013 | 544 | 284 | 260 | 94 | 986 | 30.1 |
| 2012 | 510 | 259 | 251 | 93.2 | 962 | 29.3 |
| 2011 | 509 | 274 | 235 | 94.1 | 958 | 26.8 |
| 2010 | 496 | 269 | 227 | - | 955 | 26.9 |
| 2009 | 516 | 274 | 242 | - | 969 | 29 |
| 2008 | 514 | 261 | 253 | - | 969 | 28.1 |
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.