Shelley Public School
Shelley Public School is a government primary school in Blacktown, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1001, it sits in the 47th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 435 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 59% have a language background other than English.
Blacktown NSW 2148. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Shelley Public School compares
By ICSEA, Shelley Public School ranks 1,064th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 31 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 23rd-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mitchell High School, a government secondary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Shelley Public School scores 1001, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Shelley Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Blacktown
Shelley Public School is located in Blacktown, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,774/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 50,961.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blacktown suburb profileSchools near Shelley Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Shelley Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Blacktown | 0.5 km | 978 | 23 lower | 876 |
| Nagle CollegeCatholic Secondary · Blacktown | 1.5 km | 1048 | 47 higher | 532 |
| Blacktown South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Blacktown | 1.5 km | 1042 | 41 higher | 936 |
| Metella Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Toongabbie | 1.7 km | 1072 | 71 higher | 676 |
| St Michael's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Blacktown South | 1.7 km | 1065 | 64 higher | 631 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Seven Hills | 1.8 km | 1076 | 75 higher | 389 |
| Patrician Brothers' College BlacktownCatholic Secondary · Blacktown | 1.9 km | 1016 | 15 higher | 1,014 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shelley Public School a government school?
Yes, Shelley Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Shelley Public School offer?
Shelley Public School offers K-6.
What is Shelley Public School's ICSEA score?
Shelley Public School has an ICSEA score of 1001, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Shelley Public School?
Shelley Public School has 435 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Shelley Public School?
The nearest schools to Shelley Public School are Mitchell High School (0.5 km), Bert Oldfield Public School (1.4 km), Nagle College (1.5 km).
Where is Shelley Public School located?
Shelley Public School is located in Blacktown, NSW 2148. Visit the school website at https://shelley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.