Normanhurst Boys High School vs Normanhurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 382 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Normanhurst Boys High School
Normanhurst · Government high school · 7-12
752 students · ICSEA 1207
Normanhurst Public School
Normanhurst · Government primary · K-6
372 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Normanhurst Boys High School Normanhurst NSW | Normanhurst Public School Normanhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 539 | #145 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #87 of 1,472 | #549 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 752 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 752 | 167 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1207 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 75% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.2 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Normanhurst 2076 | Normanhurst 2076 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | normanhurstboys.nsw.edu.au | normanhurs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Normanhurst Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 74.8).
- •Normanhurst Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1207 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Normanhurst Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.9).
- •Normanhurst Boys High School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 372.
- •Normanhurst Boys High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -9%).
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 Normanhurst Boys High School better than Normanhurst Public School?
On the Success Index, Normanhurst Boys High School ranks higher (78.8 vs 74.8 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 Normanhurst Boys High School and Normanhurst Public School?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Normanhurst and Normanhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Normanhurst Boys High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Normanhurst Public School has 17.9.
How do Normanhurst Boys High School and Normanhurst Public School rank in NSW?
Normanhurst Boys High School is 29th of 539 and Normanhurst Public School is 145th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.