Annandale North Public School vs Hornsby North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annandale North Public School
Annandale · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 1148
Hornsby North Public School
Hornsby · Government primary · K-6
937 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Annandale North Public School Annandale NSW | Hornsby North Public School Hornsby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 1,619 | #200 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #667 of 4,908 | #705 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 359 | 937 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 174 | 439 / 498 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 131 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 51.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Annandale 2038 | Hornsby 2077 |
| Council area | Inner West | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | annandalen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hornsbynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.6 vs 73.3).
- •Hornsby North Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.9).
- •Hornsby North Public School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 359.
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 Annandale North Public School better than Hornsby North Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Annandale North Public School and Hornsby North Public School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Hornsby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annandale North Public School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hornsby North Public School has 18.3.
How do Annandale North Public School and Hornsby North Public School rank in NSW?
Annandale North Public School is 185th of 1,619 and Hornsby North Public School is 200th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.