Blackett Public School
Blackett Public School is a government primary school in Blackett, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 839, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 288 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 29% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Blackett NSW 2770. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Blackett Public School compares
By ICSEA, Blackett Public School ranks 1,993rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 25th-highest ICSEA and the 23rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Niland School, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Blackett Public School scores 839, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Blackett
Blackett Public School is located in Blackett, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,174/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 3,586.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blackett suburb profileSchools near Blackett Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blackett Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusGovernment Secondary · Mount Druitt | 0.6 km | 864 | 25 higher | 648 |
| Dawson Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Dharruk | 0.6 km | 898 | 59 higher | 293 |
| Noumea Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Shalvey | 1.0 km | 866 | 27 higher | 260 |
| Emerton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerton | 1.1 km | 873 | 34 higher | 218 |
| Bidwill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bidwill | 1.1 km | 825 | 14 lower | 410 |
| Chifley College Bidwill CampusGovernment Secondary · Bidwill | 1.2 km | 849 | 10 higher | 720 |
| Hebersham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hebersham | 1.3 km | 904 | 65 higher | 515 |
| Chifley College Shalvey CampusGovernment Secondary · Shalvey | 1.4 km | 828 | 11 lower | 391 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackett Public School a government school?
Yes, Blackett Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Blackett Public School offer?
Blackett Public School offers K-6.
What is Blackett Public School's ICSEA score?
Blackett Public School has an ICSEA score of 839, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blackett Public School?
Blackett Public School has 288 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blackett Public School?
The nearest schools to Blackett Public School are Niland School (0.4 km), Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus (0.6 km), Dawson Public School (0.6 km).
Where is Blackett Public School located?
Blackett Public School is located in Blackett, NSW 2770. Visit the school website at https://blackett-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.