Eleebana Public School vs Hornsby Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 91 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eleebana Public School
Eleebana · Government primary · K-6
506 students · ICSEA 1105
Hornsby Heights Public School
Hornsby · Government primary · K-6
420 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Eleebana Public School Eleebana NSW | Hornsby Heights Public School Hornsby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #366 of 1,619 | #335 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1171 of 4,908 | #1104 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 506 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 260 | 204 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eleebana 2282 | Hornsby 2077 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eleebana-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hornsbyhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.3 vs 69.0).
- •Eleebana Public School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eleebana Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.7).
- •Eleebana Public School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 420.
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 Eleebana Public School better than Hornsby Heights 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 Eleebana Public School and Hornsby Heights Public School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Eleebana and Hornsby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eleebana Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hornsby Heights Public School has 18.7.
How do Eleebana Public School and Hornsby Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Eleebana Public School is 366th of 1,619 and Hornsby Heights Public School is 335th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.