Clarke Road School vs Hornsby Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 787 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarke Road School
Hornsby · Government special · U
61 students · ICSEA 1063
Hornsby Girls High School
Hornsby · Government high school · 7-12
722 students · ICSEA 1209
| Measure | Clarke Road School Hornsby NSW | Hornsby Girls High School Hornsby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #33 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #99 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 61 | 722 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 45 | 722 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1209 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 78% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hornsby 2077 | Hornsby 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clarkerd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | hornsbygir-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hornsby Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1209 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarke Road School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 13.5).
- •Hornsby Girls High School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 61.
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 Clarke Road School better than Hornsby Girls High 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 Clarke Road School and Hornsby Girls High School?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Hornsby and Hornsby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarke Road School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hornsby Girls High School has 13.5.
How do Clarke Road School and Hornsby Girls High School rank in NSW?
Clarke Road School is unranked and Hornsby Girls High School is 33rd of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.