Small government co-ed primary school in O'Connor, ACT, serving K–2 with 60 enrolments.
O'Connor Cooperative School is a very small government primary school with approximately 60 students. It offers education for years K-2. 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.
O'Connor Cooperative 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.
O'Connor Cooperative School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 28% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
O'Connor Cooperative School is located in O'Connor, ACT, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1141 (94th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.