# Black Hill Public School

Black Hill Public School is a NSW government primary school in Black Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 67 (2025)
- **Address**: 408 Black Hill Rd, Black Hill NSW 2322
- **Phone**: (02) 4930 3137
- **Website**: https://blackhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: blackhill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49186
- **Established**: 1881-08-01

## About

Black Hill Public School is a small, rural school located within a picturesque environment bordered by Newcastle, Maitland, and Kurri Kurri. The school prides itself on providing high-quality environmental, academic, sporting, cultural, and technological facilities designed to foster the individual development of each student. The commitment to quality education is evident through a dedicated staff who emphasise ongoing improvement and a supportive community that upholds high expectations for student success.

## Educational Environment
The school delivers a comprehensive curriculum that offers both support and extension opportunities, all within a safe and nurturing environment. At Black Hill Public School, the focus is on fostering positive self-esteem and self-motivation, helping each student realise their full potential and prepare for future challenges. The school mission is encapsulated in the phrase 'self-reliant students ready for the future'.

## Community and Values
The principal, Kylie South, along with the dedicated staff, believes in creating a vibrant and inclusive school community. Black Hill Public School welcomes all students and is committed to providing a robust educational experience for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school values respect, safety, and excellence, nurturing confident, curious learners who are well-prepared for life's challenges. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with families and the broader community, ensuring every child feels valued and supported.

Overall, Black Hill Public School is committed to fostering an environment of continuous growth, wellbeing, equity, and excellence, welcoming students and families to join in a shared journey of learning.

## Mission

- We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
- Our school is committed to delivering high quality, inclusive teaching practices that actively engage, inspire, and challenge all students to become "even better."

Motto: "Self-reliant students ready for the future."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 67 |
| 2024 | 78 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2022 | 83 |
| 2021 | 91 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2019 | 94 |
| 2018 | 102 |
| 2017 | 104 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2015 | 93 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2012 | 77 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2008 | 60 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49186-black-hill-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.