Hornsby Girls High School vs Normanhurst Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hornsby Girls High School
Hornsby · Government high school · 7-12
722 students · ICSEA 1209
Normanhurst Boys High School
Normanhurst · Government high school · 7-12
752 students · ICSEA 1207
| Measure | Hornsby Girls High School Hornsby NSW | Normanhurst Boys High School Normanhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 539 | #29 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #99 of 1,472 | #87 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 722 | 752 |
| Girls / boys | 722 / 0 | 0 / 752 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1209 | 1207 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 78% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 58.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hornsby 2077 | Normanhurst 2076 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hornsbygir-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | normanhurstboys.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Normanhurst Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 77.7).
- •Hornsby Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1209 vs 1207), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Normanhurst Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Normanhurst Boys High School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 722.
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 Hornsby Girls High School better than Normanhurst Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Normanhurst Boys High School ranks higher (78.8 vs 77.7 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 Hornsby Girls High School and Normanhurst Boys High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hornsby and Normanhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hornsby Girls High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Normanhurst Boys High School has 12.9.
How do Hornsby Girls High School and Normanhurst Boys High School rank in NSW?
Hornsby Girls High School is 33rd of 539 and Normanhurst Boys High School is 29th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.