Very small government primary school for girls in inner regional NSW, serving K–6.
Black Springs Public School draws students from the Black Springs PS.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Black Springs Public School, Year 3 students averaged 375 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 478, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Black Springs Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 3 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 Springs 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. The school has a value score of 47/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Black Springs Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 1.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Black Springs Public School is located in Black Springs, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 961 (29th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.