Blue Gum Community School vs Marri Mittigar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
Marri Mittigar School
Hornsby · Independent special · K-8
28 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Blue Gum Community School Hornsby NSW | Marri Mittigar School Hornsby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-2 | K-8 |
| Students | 21 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 9 | 11 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hornsby 2077 | Hornsby 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bluegum.nsw.edu.au/ | www.barker.college/about-barker/marri-mittigar/ |
The verdict
- •Blue Gum Community School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blue Gum Community School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 9.0).
- •Marri Mittigar School is the larger school with 28 students compared with 21.
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 Marri Mittigar 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 Marri Mittigar School?
About 1.4 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 Marri Mittigar School has 9.0.
How do Blue Gum Community School and Marri Mittigar School rank in NSW?
Blue Gum Community School is unranked and Marri Mittigar School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.