Blacktown primary schools: Better Education Group ranks best schools
Every Blacktown primary school has been ranked thanks to independent analysis of academic results. Find out which school is head and shoulders above the rest and where your school sits.
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A recent independent analysis of academic results by the Better Education Group has revealed the top primary and high schools across NSW.
The Group provides school results from across Australia and marks schools out of 100 on performance.
The rankings are based on results in English and maths as well as the overall academic performance.
We spoke to the principals of the four top ranking schools in the area to find out the key to success.
1: Quakers Hill Public School – 97/100
Quakers Hill Public School was clearly rated the top performing school in the area, scoring 97 out of 100.
Principal Bert Lo Campo spoke to The Blacktown Advocate about the success.
“Quakers Hill Public School is built on a strong foundation of innovation, excellence and success,” he said.
“We believe our shared vision and embedded culture of high expectations provides all students with the opportunity to reach their full potential and experience success,” he said.
“School initiatives contributing to success include Learning Hubs, Visible Learning, communities of practice, instructional leaders, and a distributed leadership model.
“Through future-focused learning and a student-centred approach, our students are actively engaged in the learning process and empowered to take ownership of their progress.”
2: Kings Langley Public School- 91/100
Kings Langley Public School ranked second highest among local primary schools and they say their focus on differentiation of teaching and learning programs to suit both high performing children and those who need more assistance sets them apart.
“Kings Langley Public School has a firm commitment to a well-rounded education for all of our students.
“We take great pride in ensuring that our teaching and learning programs are differentiated so that we can actively support students with additional learning needs while extending our high potential and gifted students,” said Kings Langley Principal, Chris Lambert.
“By providing our students with a diverse range of opportunities and instruction beyond the standard syllabus, our children grow to become creative and critical thinkers with outstanding civics and citizenship; this balance is what allows our students to thrive academically.”
3: Quakers Hill East Public School – 90/100
Quakers Hill East Public School and Parklea Public School both received a score of 90. Quakers Hill East Public School said success is down to the trust between students and teachers while Parklea said success stems from data and changing to the most effective evidence-based learning practices.
Larissa Maraga, Principal of Quakers Hill East Public School said, “At the heart of everything we do is strong, trusting relationships, which, as one of our student leaders pointed out, results in really good chemistry between students, teachers, parents and the whole school community.
“The shared vision of the Quakers Hill East Public School community is to empower every student to thrive in a collaborative, evaluative and responsive culture of high expectations and continual improvement.”
She added: “Families and school staff work in partnership to cater for the social, emotional, academic and wellbeing needs of every student whom we serve.
“By focusing on the whole child and by having a visible presence and good communication with our families we have built a culture of trust where every student is supported and encouraged to be their best.”
3 Parklea Public School – 90/100
Parklea Public School Principal, Fiona Gracie said, “Our success is attributed to our shared understanding and high expectations of quality teaching and learning in Literacy and Numeracy.
“We have all engaged in professional learning and shoulder to shoulder mentoring, using the most effective evidence-based practices in reading, writing and numbers.
“Together we analyse our data routinely to make decisions about where to next for our students. Student goal setting and reflective practice ensures teachers and students work hand-in-hand to achieve the next steps in learning.”
EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BLACKTOWN RANKED
1: Quakers Hill Public School- 97/100
2: Kings Langley Public School- 91/100
3: Parklea Public School- 90/100
3: Quakers Hill East Public School- 90/100
5: Blacktown South Public School- 89/100
6: St Andrews Primary School- 87/100
6: Hambledon Public School- 87/100
7: Colyton Public School- 86/100
8. Barnier Public School- 84/100
9. St Aidan’s Public School- 83/100
9. Schofields Public School- 83/100
11: Blacktown North Public School- 82/100
12: Glendenning Public School-79/100
12: Shelley Public School- 79/100
12: St Michaels Public School- 79/100
15: Blacktown West Public School- 78/100
15: Ropes Crossing Public School- 78/100
17: Walters Road Public School- 77/100
17: Lynwood Park Public School- 77/100
19: Marayong Heights Public School- 76/100
19: Marayong South Public School -76/100
19: Minchinbury Public School -76/100
22: Hassal Grove Public School- 75/100
23: William Dean Public School- 74/100
23: St Patrick’s Public School- 74/100
23: Eastern Creek Public School- 74/100
26:Rooty Hill Public School- 73/100
27: Riverstone Public School- 72/100
27: Vineyard Public School- 72/100
29: Plumpton Public School- 71/100
30: Marayong Public School-70/100
30: Doonside Public School- 70/100
32: Hebershem Public School- 69/100
32: Crawford Public School- 69/100
32: Lalor Park Public School- 69/100
32: Madang Avenue Public School- 69/100
36: Dawson Public School- 68/100
36: Mount Druitt Public School- 68/100
36: Blackett Public School- 68/100
39: Shalvey Public School- 67/100
39: Lethbridge Park Public School- 67/100
39: Whalan Public School- 67/100
42: Noumea Public School- 66/100
42: Tregear Public School- 66/100
42: Emerton Public School- 66/100
42: Bidwill Public School- 66/100
42: Willmot Public School- 66/100
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