Blue Gum Community School vs Clarke Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Gum Community School
Hornsby · Independent primary · K-2
21 students · ICSEA 1105
Clarke Road School
Hornsby · Government special · U
61 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Blue Gum Community School Hornsby NSW | Clarke Road School Hornsby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-2 | U |
| Students | 21 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 9 | 16 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hornsby 2077 | Hornsby 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bluegum.nsw.edu.au/ | clarkerd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blue Gum Community School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarke Road School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 6.2).
- •Clarke Road School is the larger school with 61 students compared with 21.
- •Blue Gum Community School is a independent school while Clarke Road School is a government 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 Clarke Road 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 Blue Gum Community School and Clarke Road School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hornsby and Hornsby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blue Gum Community School has 6.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clarke Road School has 4.8.
How do Blue Gum Community School and Clarke Road School rank in NSW?
Blue Gum Community School is unranked and Clarke Road School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.