Loreto Normanhurst vs The Hills Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 9.0 km 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
The Hills Grammar School
Kenthurst · Independent combined · K-12
1,208 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Loreto Normanhurst Normanhurst NSW | The Hills Grammar School Kenthurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 314 | #23 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #69 of 1,259 | #66 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,240 | 1,208 |
| Girls / boys | 1,240 / 0 | 518 / 690 |
| Foundation intake | – | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | 177 | 80 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.4 | 108.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 84.0 | 71.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Normanhurst 2076 | Kenthurst 2156 |
| Council area | Hornsby | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au | www.hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (82.5 vs 82.9).
- •Loreto Normanhurst has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.2).
- •Loreto Normanhurst is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 1,208.
- •The Hills Grammar School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 13%).
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 The Hills Grammar 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 Loreto Normanhurst and The Hills Grammar School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Normanhurst and Kenthurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto Normanhurst has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Hills Grammar School has 11.2.
How do Loreto Normanhurst and The Hills Grammar School rank in NSW?
Loreto Normanhurst is 25th of 314 and The Hills Grammar School is 23rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.