# Shelley Public School

Shelley Public School is a NSW government primary school in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 435 (2025)
- **Address**: 21 Hadrian Ave, Blacktown NSW 2148
- **Phone**: (02) 9622 8359
- **Website**: https://shelley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: shelley-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 47839
- **Established**: 1967-01-01

## About

Shelley Public School offers quality educational experiences within a safe, caring, supportive, and inclusive environment where individuals are valued and respected. At the school, excellence and equity are promoted, with a commitment to developing self-esteem and a productive learning atmosphere. Shelley Public School emphasises team spirit, the acquisition of life skills, and the encouragement of students to become responsible and independent decision-makers.

## Educational Programs
The school provides a diverse range of educational programs across all key learning areas, facilitated by dedicated, skilled, and approachable staff. It incorporates the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program and places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. For students needing extra support in literacy, the school has established a reading skills program.

Comprehensive assessment and reporting practices are in place, and students are encouraged to engage in decision-making processes. The school is renowned for its quality technology programs, a strong tradition in competitive sport, and active community participation, all set within a functional and stimulating learning environment.

## Community and Inclusivity
Shelley Public School stands as a pillar of its Blacktown community, welcoming students from all backgrounds and focusing on a collaborative and inclusive educational experience. The school actively engages with families, co-designing learning plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring every student feels safe, included, and confident in their learning journey. Through high-quality teaching practices and a focus on personal and academic growth, Shelley Public School empowers its students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

## Mission

At Shelley PS we believe our learners are capable, confident, creative and critical thinkers. Through high impact teaching, we provide all students with opportunities to succeed, engaging them in meaningful and challenging experiences to develop as lifelong learners.

Motto: "Safe, Respectful and Responsible learners."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 435 |
| 2024 | 450 |
| 2023 | 475 |
| 2022 | 485 |
| 2021 | 475 |
| 2020 | 514 |
| 2019 | 555 |
| 2018 | 543 |
| 2017 | 553 |
| 2016 | 558 |
| 2015 | 572 |
| 2014 | 576 |
| 2013 | 609 |
| 2012 | 584 |
| 2011 | 576 |
| 2010 | 577 |
| 2009 | 558 |
| 2008 | 561 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/47839-shelley-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.