Hornsby High School vs Kincumber High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 36 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
Kincumber High School
Kincumber · Government high school · 7-12
1,002 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Hornsby High School Asquith NSW | Kincumber High School Kincumber NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 539 | #165 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #488 of 1,472 | #418 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 542 | 1,002 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 542 | 485 / 517 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | 80 | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 74.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Asquith 2077 | Kincumber 2251 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | asquithboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kincumber-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kincumber High School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 61.2).
- •Hornsby High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.4).
- •Kincumber High School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 542.
- •Kincumber High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
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 Kincumber High School?
On the Success Index, Kincumber High School ranks higher (64.2 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 Kincumber High School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Asquith and Kincumber 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 Kincumber High School has 13.4.
How do Hornsby High School and Kincumber High School rank in NSW?
Hornsby High School is 194th of 539 and Kincumber High School is 165th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.