Government primary school serving Grades K–6 in Blandford, outer regional NSW, with 10 enrolments.
Blandford Public School is also known as BPS Blandford.
Blandford Public School draws students from the Blandford PS.
Blandford Public School has about 10 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 1 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 2019. Year 5 students averaged Reading 501, Writing 474, Numeracy 493, Spelling 504 and Grammar 517. Students at Blandford Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Blandford Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 10 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.
Blandford 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.
Blandford Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Blandford Public School is located in Blandford, NSW, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 978 (37th 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.