Hornsby High School vs Hornsby North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hornsby High School
Asquith · Government high school · 7-12
542 students · ICSEA 1045
Hornsby North Public School
Hornsby · Government primary · K-6
937 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Hornsby High School Asquith NSW | Hornsby North Public School Hornsby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 539 | #200 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #488 of 1,472 | #705 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 542 | 937 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 542 | 439 / 498 |
| Foundation intake | – | 131 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 80 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 51.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Asquith 2077 | Hornsby 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | asquithboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | hornsbynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hornsby North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 61.2).
- •Hornsby North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hornsby High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.3).
- •Hornsby North Public School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 542.
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 High School better than Hornsby North Public School?
On the Success Index, Hornsby North Public School ranks higher (73.3 vs 61.2 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 High School and Hornsby North Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Asquith and Hornsby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hornsby High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hornsby North Public School has 18.3.
How do Hornsby High School and Hornsby North Public School rank in NSW?
Hornsby High School is 194th of 539 and Hornsby North Public School is 200th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.