Hornsby Girls High School
Hornsby Girls High School is a government secondary school in Hornsby, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1209, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 722 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 94% of students 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 Girls High School compares
By ICSEA, Hornsby Girls High School ranks 5th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Barker College, an independent secondary school 0.3 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 Girls High School scores 1209, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hornsby Girls High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Hornsby
Hornsby Girls High 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 Girls High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hornsby Girls High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barker CollegeIndependent Secondary · Hornsby | 0.3 km | 1166 | 43 lower | 2,856 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waitara | 0.9 km | 1153 | 56 lower | 337 |
| Hornsby South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hornsby | 0.9 km | 1110 | 99 lower | 534 |
| Waitara Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wahroonga | 1.0 km | 1148 | 61 lower | 972 |
| St Leo's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wahroonga | 1.0 km | 1113 | 96 lower | 1,055 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hornsby Girls High School a government school?
Yes, Hornsby Girls High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hornsby Girls High School offer?
Hornsby Girls High School offers 7-12.
What is Hornsby Girls High School's ICSEA score?
Hornsby Girls High School has an ICSEA score of 1209, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hornsby Girls High School?
Hornsby Girls High School has 722 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hornsby Girls High School?
The nearest schools to Hornsby Girls High School are Barker College (0.3 km), Marri Mittigar School (0.5 km), Barker College Junior School (0.8 km).
Where is Hornsby Girls High School located?
Hornsby Girls High School is located in Hornsby, NSW 2077. Visit the school website at https://hornsbygir-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.