Barker College vs Hornsby South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 595 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barker College
Hornsby · Independent combined · K-12
2,856 students · ICSEA 1166
Hornsby South Public School
Hornsby · Government primary · K-6
534 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Barker College Hornsby NSW | Hornsby South Public School Hornsby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 314 | #443 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #105 of 1,259 | #1340 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,856 | 534 |
| Girls / boys | 1,173 / 1,683 | 259 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 343 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 361 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 282.6 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 234.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hornsby 2077 | Hornsby 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barker.college | hornsbysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Barker College scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 66.4).
- •Barker College has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barker College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.1).
- •Barker College is the larger school with 2,856 students compared with 534.
- •Barker College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -20%).
- •Barker College is a independent school while Hornsby South Public 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 Barker College better than Hornsby South Public School?
On the Success Index, Barker College ranks higher (80.3 vs 66.4 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 Barker College and Hornsby South Public School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Hornsby and Hornsby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barker College has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hornsby South Public School has 17.1.
How do Barker College and Hornsby South Public School rank in NSW?
Barker College is 43rd of 314 and Hornsby South Public School is 443rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.