Hornsby South Public School
Hornsby South Public School is a government primary school in Hornsby, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1110, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 534 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 73% have a language background other than English.
Hornsby NSW 2077. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hornsby South Public School compares
By ICSEA, Hornsby South Public School ranks 281st of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Clarke Road School, a government combined school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Hornsby South Public School scores 1110, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Hornsby
Hornsby South Public School is located in Hornsby, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,952/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 22,462.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hornsby suburb profileSchools near Hornsby South Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hornsby South Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barker CollegeIndependent Secondary · Hornsby | 0.6 km | 1166 | 56 higher | 2,856 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waitara | 0.9 km | 1153 | 43 higher | 337 |
| St Leo's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wahroonga | 0.9 km | 1113 | 3 higher | 1,055 |
| Hornsby Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hornsby | 0.9 km | 1209 | 99 higher | 722 |
| Normanhurst West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornleigh | 1.0 km | 1136 | 26 higher | 363 |
| Loreto NormanhurstIndependent Combined · Normanhurst | 1.0 km | 1164 | 54 higher | 1,240 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hornsby South Public School a government school?
Yes, Hornsby South Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hornsby South Public School offer?
Hornsby South Public School offers K-6.
What is Hornsby South Public School's ICSEA score?
Hornsby South Public School has an ICSEA score of 1110, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hornsby South Public School?
Hornsby South Public School has 534 enrolled students, with approximately 18 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hornsby South Public School?
The nearest schools to Hornsby South Public School are Clarke Road School (0.2 km), Barker College Junior School (0.6 km), Barker College (0.6 km).
Where is Hornsby South Public School located?
Hornsby South Public School is located in Hornsby, NSW 2077. Visit the school website at https://hornsbysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.