Asquith High School vs Hornsby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 970 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Asquith High School
Asquith · Government high school · 7-12
669 students · ICSEA 1082
Hornsby High School
Asquith · Government high school · 7-12
542 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Asquith High School Asquith NSW | Hornsby High School Asquith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 539 | #194 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #330 of 1,472 | #488 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 669 | 542 |
| Girls / boys | 669 / 0 | 0 / 542 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 80 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Asquith 2077 | Asquith 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | asquithgir-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | asquithboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Asquith High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 61.2).
- •Asquith High School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hornsby High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.5).
- •Asquith High School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 542.
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 Asquith High School better than Hornsby High School?
On the Success Index, Asquith High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 61.2 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 Asquith High School and Hornsby High School?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Asquith and Asquith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Asquith High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hornsby High School has 11.1.
How do Asquith High School and Hornsby High School rank in NSW?
Asquith High School is 134th of 539 and Hornsby High School is 194th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.