Tiny government primary school (20 students, K–6) in Black Mountain, NSW, serving a predominantly Indigenous and multilingual community.
Black Mountain Public School is also known as BMPS and BMPS Black Mountain.
Black Mountain Public School draws students from the Black Mountain PS.
Black Mountain Public School has about 20 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 3 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 5 students averaged Reading 460, Writing 440, Numeracy 438, Spelling 403 and Grammar 438. Students at Black Mountain Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Black Mountain Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 20 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Black Mountain Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Black Mountain Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
Black Mountain Public School is located in Black Mountain, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 807 (3rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.