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Government School

Black Mountain School

Special school in O'Connor, ACT

108
Students (2025)
1030
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
3:1
Student:Teacher
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About Black Mountain School

Black Mountain School is a government special school located in O'Connor, Canberra. As an ACT public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.

With 108 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1030 (60th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 3:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Special (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 108 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 37 (33.8 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 71 (53.4 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1030 (60th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 8%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 77 (71%)
Girls: 31 (29%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 37%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 63%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
24%
21%
32%
23%
Bottom 24% Lower 21% Upper 32% Top 23%