Hornsby High School
Hornsby High School is a government secondary school in Asquith, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 542 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Asquith NSW 2077. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hornsby High School compares
By ICSEA, Hornsby High School ranks 187th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Asquith High School, a government secondary school 1.0 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 High School scores 1045, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Asquith
Hornsby High School is located in Asquith, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,300/wk and median rent of $490/wk. Population: 6,160.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Asquith suburb profileSchools near Hornsby High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hornsby High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asquith High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Asquith | 1.0 km | 1082 | 37 higher | 669 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Asquith | 1.1 km | 1124 | 79 higher | 223 |
| Hornsby North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hornsby | 1.1 km | 1148 | 103 higher | 937 |
| Asquith Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Asquith | 1.1 km | 1102 | 57 higher | 384 |
| Hornsby Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hornsby | 1.6 km | 1209 | 164 higher | 722 |
| Barker CollegeIndependent Secondary · Hornsby | 1.9 km | 1166 | 121 higher | 2,856 |
| Waitara Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wahroonga | 1.9 km | 1148 | 103 higher | 972 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hornsby High School a government school?
Yes, Hornsby High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hornsby High School offer?
Hornsby High School offers 7-12.
What is Hornsby High School's ICSEA score?
Hornsby High School has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hornsby High School?
Hornsby High School has 542 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hornsby High School?
The nearest schools to Hornsby High School are Asquith High School (1.0 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.1 km), Hornsby North Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Hornsby High School located?
Hornsby High School is located in Asquith, NSW 2077. Visit the school website at https://asquithboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.