Small government co-ed secondary school (7–12) in O'Connor, ACT with 108 students.
Black Mountain School is also known as BMS O'Connor.
Black Mountain School is a very small government special school with approximately 108 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Black Mountain School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Black Mountain School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 61% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below average.
Black Mountain School is located in O'Connor, ACT, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1030 (60th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.