Hornsby Heights Public School vs Marie Bashir Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hornsby Heights Public School
Hornsby · Government primary · K-6
420 students · ICSEA 1104
Marie Bashir Public School
Strathfield · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Hornsby Heights Public School Hornsby NSW | Marie Bashir Public School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 1,619 | #169 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1104 of 4,908 | #617 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 420 | 424 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 216 | 226 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hornsby 2077 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hornsbyhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mariebashir-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marie Bashir Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 69.0).
- •Marie Bashir Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.7).
- •Marie Bashir Public School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 420.
- •Marie Bashir Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Heights Public School better than Marie Bashir Public School?
On the Success Index, Marie Bashir Public School ranks higher (74.1 vs 69.0 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 Heights Public School and Marie Bashir Public School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Hornsby and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hornsby Heights Public School has 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marie Bashir Public School has 15.7.
How do Hornsby Heights Public School and Marie Bashir Public School rank in NSW?
Hornsby Heights Public School is 335th of 1,619 and Marie Bashir Public School is 169th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.