Hornsby North Public School vs Mount Colah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hornsby North Public School
Hornsby · Government primary · K-6
937 students · ICSEA 1148
Mount Colah Public School
Mount Colah · Government primary · K-6
442 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Hornsby North Public School Hornsby NSW | Mount Colah Public School Mount Colah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #200 of 1,619 | #336 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #705 of 4,908 | #1107 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 937 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 439 / 498 | 218 / 224 |
| Foundation intake | 131 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.1 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hornsby 2077 | Mount Colah 2079 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hornsbynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtcolah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hornsby North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 69.0).
- •Hornsby North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hornsby North Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.0).
- •Hornsby North Public School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 442.
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 North Public School better than Mount Colah Public School?
On the Success Index, Hornsby North Public School ranks higher (73.3 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 North Public School and Mount Colah Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hornsby and Mount Colah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hornsby North Public School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Colah Public School has 19.0.
How do Hornsby North Public School and Mount Colah Public School rank in NSW?
Hornsby North Public School is 200th of 1,619 and Mount Colah Public School is 336th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.