Ashbury Public School vs Hornsby South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbury Public School
Ashbury · Government primary · K-6
356 students · ICSEA 1111
Hornsby South Public School
Hornsby · Government primary · K-6
534 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Ashbury Public School Ashbury NSW | Hornsby South Public School Hornsby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 1,619 | #443 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1308 of 4,908 | #1340 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 356 | 534 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 178 | 259 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashbury 2193 | Hornsby 2077 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hornsbysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.7 vs 66.4).
- •Ashbury Public School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hornsby South Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •Hornsby South Public School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 356.
- •Ashbury Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -20%).
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 Ashbury Public School better than Hornsby South 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 Ashbury Public School and Hornsby South Public School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Ashbury and Hornsby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashbury Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hornsby South Public School has 17.1.
How do Ashbury Public School and Hornsby South Public School rank in NSW?
Ashbury Public School is 426th of 1,619 and Hornsby South Public School is 443rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.