Hornsby South Public School vs Normanhurst West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 981 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
Normanhurst West Public School
Thornleigh · Government primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Hornsby South Public School Hornsby NSW | Normanhurst West Public School Thornleigh NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #443 of 1,619 | #311 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1340 of 4,908 | #1035 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 534 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 275 | 186 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1110 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hornsby 2077 | Thornleigh 2120 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hornsbysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | normanhurw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Normanhurst West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 66.4).
- •Normanhurst West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hornsby South Public School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 363.
- •Hornsby South Public School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -28%).
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 Normanhurst West Public School?
On the Success Index, Normanhurst West Public School ranks higher (69.7 vs 66.4 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 South Public School and Normanhurst West Public School?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Hornsby and Thornleigh 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 Normanhurst West Public School has 17.3.
How do Hornsby South Public School and Normanhurst West Public School rank in NSW?
Hornsby South Public School is 443rd of 1,619 and Normanhurst West Public School is 311th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.