Blue Gum Community School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Blue Gum Community School is an independent primary school in Hornsby, NSW, for K–2. It had 21 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

Blue Gum Community School

Hornsby, NSW 2077

Independent

Co-Ed

Primary

Years: K–2; Primary
Students: 21; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: Not published; Check with the school
Next open day: None listed; Ask about a tour

A nurturing environment fostering independence, social justice, and essential skills for children.

Grounded in social justice, the school prioritises collaborative learning and deep inquiry, offering preschool and primary programs. Guided by the NSW Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework, it values relationships and equips children with essential academic and interpersonal skills.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School type	Primary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	K–2	Enrolments	21
Early learning	Yes · campus unconfirmed	Teacher–student ratio	1:6.2
Gender	Co-Ed	Principal	Not available
Boarding	No	Founded	Not available

School overview facts
School type	Primary
Year levels	K–2
Early learning	Yes · campus unconfirmed
Gender	Co-Ed
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	21
Teacher–student ratio	1:6.2
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

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Blue Gum Community School · campus unconfirmed

Offered by this school; campus not confirmed. Age programmes not yet confirmed.

Blue Gum Community School (NSW)

HORNSBY · NSW · SE-40019643

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Meeting NQS

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Quality areas7 areas

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

ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 13 April 2023

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Programme availability is based on reviewed service links and school website evidence. ACECQA register snapshot: 1 July 2026.

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Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys: 9(42.9%)
Girls: 12(57.1%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 45%
English only: 55%
Not stated: 0%

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Blue Gum Community School

1 Rosemead Road Hornsby NSW 2077

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Multi-age, small-group learning
Primary classes are multi-age and kept very small, with a 1:12 educator ratio to support personalised learning.
Extended care and holiday hours
The school offers before-school care, after-school care and school holiday programs across preschool and primary.
Co-located preschool and primary
Blue Gum co-locates preschool and primary on one Hornsby campus, with preschool open 48 weeks a year.

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