Blue Gum Community School vs Rosary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 890 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Gum Community School
Hackett · Independent combined · K-10
167 students · ICSEA 1164
Rosary Primary School
Watson · Catholic primary · K-6
369 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Blue Gum Community School Hackett ACT | Rosary Primary School Watson ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 23 | #35 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #43 of 1,259 | #752 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 167 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 89 | 200 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hackett 2602 | Watson 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bluegum.act.edu.au | www.rosary.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blue Gum Community School scores higher on the Success Index (84.9 vs 72.9).
- •Blue Gum Community School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1121), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blue Gum Community School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 17.2).
- •Rosary Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 167.
- •Blue Gum Community School is a independent school while Rosary Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Blue Gum Community School better than Rosary Primary School?
On the Success Index, Blue Gum Community School ranks higher (84.9 vs 72.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blue Gum Community School and Rosary Primary School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Hackett and Watson in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blue Gum Community School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosary Primary School has 17.2.
How do Blue Gum Community School and Rosary Primary School rank in ACT?
Blue Gum Community School is 1st of 23 and Rosary Primary School is 35th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.