Hornsby South Public School vs Marri Mittigar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 634 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hornsby South Public School
Hornsby · Government primary · K-6
534 students · ICSEA 1110
Marri Mittigar School
Hornsby · Independent special · K-8
28 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Hornsby South Public School Hornsby NSW | Marri Mittigar School Hornsby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #443 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1340 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-8 |
| Students | 534 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 275 | 11 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1110 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 3.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hornsby 2077 | Hornsby 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hornsbysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.barker.college/about-barker/marri-mittigar/ |
The verdict
- •Hornsby South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marri Mittigar School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 17.1).
- •Hornsby South Public School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 28.
- •Hornsby South Public School is a government school while Marri Mittigar School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 South Public School better than Marri Mittigar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hornsby South Public School and Marri Mittigar School?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Hornsby and Hornsby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hornsby South Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marri Mittigar School has 9.0.
How do Hornsby South Public School and Marri Mittigar School rank in NSW?
Hornsby South Public School is 443rd of 1,619 and Marri Mittigar School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.