Blue Gum Community School

Hackett, ACT 2602

Independent

Co-Ed

Primary & Secondary

Years: K–10; Primary & Secondary
Students: 167; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: $9,780–$10,600; Domestic
Next open day: None listed; Ask about a tour

A community-focused school fostering exploration, questioning, and personal growth through engaging research.

The school promotes learning through research, fostering strong community connections while offering tailored programs for early learners and older students, ensuring a nurturing environment where families can explore nature and actively participate in their children's education.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	K–10	Enrolments	167
Early learning	Yes	Teacher–student ratio	1:8.2
Gender	Co-EdEarly Learning gender not confirmed.	Principal	Not available
Boarding	No	Founded	Not available

School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary
Year levels	K–10
Early learning	Yes
Gender	Co-EdEarly Learning gender not confirmed.
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	167
Teacher–student ratio	1:8.2
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

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Blue Gum Community School

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Blue Gum Early Learning Centre Hackett

HACKETT · ACT · SE-40011485

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Exceeding NQS

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Quality areas7 areas

QA1Educational program and practice: Exceeding NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety: Exceeding NQS
QA3Physical environment: Exceeding NQS
QA4Staffing arrangements: Exceeding NQS
QA5Relationships with children: Exceeding NQS
QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities: Exceeding NQS
QA7Governance and leadership: Exceeding NQS

ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 16 July 2021

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Enrolment history

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys: 89(53.3%)
Girls: 78(46.7%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 10%
English only: 90%
Not stated: 0%

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Blue Gum Community School

114 Maitland Street, Hackett, ACT 2602

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Key Highlights

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Mount Majura nature learning
A Mount Majura Discovery Trail extends Blue Gum’s long-standing link to the mountain and supports regular outdoor, nature-based learning.
Multi-age research learning
Primary classes use open-ended research journeys, with students’ questions shaping projects and small classes supporting peer mentoring.
Playgroup and bush playgroup
Playgroup runs five weekly sessions for 0–2 year olds, including a Bush Playgroup that spends the full session on Mount Majura.

Programs & offerings

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Co-curricular & personal development1 offering

Outdoor education
School-selected highlight
School website emphasis: Annual outdoor education camps are compulsory from Kindergarten to Year 10 and form an essential part of the school’s educational approach.

Student support & family services1 offering

Early learning or kindergarten

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School Fees

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Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year Level	Domestic Students
Primary School
Year 1	$9,780
Year 2	$9,780
Year 3	$9,780
Year 4	$9,780
Year 5	$9,780
Year 6	$10,600
Secondary School
Year 7	$10,600
Year 8	$10,600
Year 9	$10,600
Year 10	$10,600

Information updated: 11 Oct 2026

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