Loreto Normanhurst vs Normanhurst Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 61 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto Normanhurst
Normanhurst · Independent combined · 5-12
1,240 students · ICSEA 1164
Normanhurst Boys High School
Normanhurst · Government high school · 7-12
752 students · ICSEA 1207
| Measure | Loreto Normanhurst Normanhurst NSW | Normanhurst Boys High School Normanhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 314 | #29 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #69 of 1,259 | #87 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 5-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,240 | 752 |
| Girls / boys | 1,240 / 0 | 0 / 752 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | 177 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1207 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.4 | 58.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 84.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Normanhurst 2076 | Normanhurst 2076 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au | normanhurstboys.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loreto Normanhurst scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 78.8).
- •Normanhurst Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1207 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto Normanhurst has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.9).
- •Loreto Normanhurst is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 752.
- •Loreto Normanhurst has grown faster over five years (13% vs 1%).
- •Loreto Normanhurst is a independent school while Normanhurst Boys High School is a government 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 Loreto Normanhurst better than Normanhurst Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Loreto Normanhurst ranks higher (82.5 vs 78.8 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 Loreto Normanhurst and Normanhurst Boys High School?
About 61 m in a straight line, between Normanhurst and Normanhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto Normanhurst has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Normanhurst Boys High School has 12.9.
How do Loreto Normanhurst and Normanhurst Boys High School rank in NSW?
Loreto Normanhurst is 25th of 314 and Normanhurst Boys High School is 29th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.