Black Mountain School vs O'Connor Cooperative School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 846 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Black Mountain School
O'Connor · Government special · 7-12
108 students · ICSEA 1030
O'Connor Cooperative School
O'Connor · Government primary · K-2
60 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Black Mountain School O'Connor ACT | O'Connor Cooperative School O'Connor ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-2 |
| Students | 108 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 77 | 25 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | O'Connor 2602 | O'Connor 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bms.act.edu.au/ | www.coop.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •O'Connor Cooperative School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Black Mountain School has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 6.3).
- •Black Mountain School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 60.
- •O'Connor Cooperative School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -5%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Mountain School better than O'Connor Cooperative School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Black Mountain School and O'Connor Cooperative School?
About 846 m in a straight line, between O'Connor and O'Connor in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Black Mountain School has 3.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and O'Connor Cooperative School has 6.3.
How do Black Mountain School and O'Connor Cooperative School rank in ACT?
Black Mountain School is unranked and O'Connor Cooperative School is unranked among special schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.