Abbotsleigh vs Normanhurst Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 930 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsleigh
Wahroonga · Independent combined · K-12
1,634 students · ICSEA 1217
Normanhurst Boys High School
Normanhurst · Government high school · 7-12
752 students · ICSEA 1207
| Measure | Abbotsleigh Wahroonga NSW | Normanhurst Boys High School Normanhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 314 | #29 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #60 of 1,259 | #87 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,634 | 752 |
| Girls / boys | 1,634 / 0 | 0 / 752 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1217 | 1207 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 84% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 161.2 | 58.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 119.2 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wahroonga 2076 | Normanhurst 2076 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au | normanhurstboys.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Abbotsleigh scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 78.8).
- •Abbotsleigh has the higher ICSEA (1217 vs 1207), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Abbotsleigh has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.9).
- •Abbotsleigh is the larger school with 1,634 students compared with 752.
- •Abbotsleigh has grown faster over five years (8% vs 1%).
- •Abbotsleigh is a independent school while Normanhurst Boys High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbotsleigh better than Normanhurst Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Abbotsleigh ranks higher (83.2 vs 78.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbotsleigh and Normanhurst Boys High School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Wahroonga and Normanhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Abbotsleigh has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Normanhurst Boys High School has 12.9.
How do Abbotsleigh and Normanhurst Boys High School rank in NSW?
Abbotsleigh is 21st of 314 and Normanhurst Boys High School is 29th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.