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Black Mountain School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Black Mountain School is a government special school in O'Connor, ACT, for Years 7–12. It had 108 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Black Mountain School

O'Connor, ACT 2602

Government
Co-Ed
Special
Years
7–12
Special
Students
108
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A centre for excellence in personalised learning for students with disabilities in Canberra.

Catering to students with disabilities, the school provides authentically engaging and tailored educational experiences. Focused on individualised learning pathways, it supports students through a collaborative approach with staff and families, fostering a nurturing environment for personal development and achievement.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typeSpecialSectorGovernment
Year levels7–12Enrolments108
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:3.2
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSpecial
Year levels7–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments108
Teacher–student ratio1:3.2
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.01302021: 127 students · Years 7–1220212022: 127 students · Years 7–1220222023: 130 students · Years 7–1220232024: 116 students · Years 7–1220242025: 108 students · Years 7–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
77(71.3%)
Girls
31(28.7%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
37%
English only
63%
Not stated
0%

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Black Mountain School

48 Dryandra Street, O'Connor ACT 2602

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