Loreto Normanhurst
Loreto Normanhurst is an independent combined school in Normanhurst, NSW offering 5-12. With an ICSEA score of 1164, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,240 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Normanhurst NSW 2076. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Loreto Normanhurst compares
By ICSEA, Loreto Normanhurst ranks 25th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Normanhurst Boys High School, a government secondary school 0.1 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. Loreto Normanhurst scores 1164, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Loreto Normanhurst is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Normanhurst
Loreto Normanhurst is located in Normanhurst, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,590/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 5,387.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Normanhurst suburb profileSchools near Loreto Normanhurst
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Loreto Normanhurst | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanhurst Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Normanhurst | 0.1 km | 1207 | 43 higher | 752 |
| Normanhurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Normanhurst | 0.4 km | 1139 | 25 lower | 372 |
| St Leo's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wahroonga | 0.8 km | 1113 | 51 lower | 1,055 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waitara | 0.9 km | 1153 | 11 lower | 337 |
| AbbotsleighIndependent Combined · Wahroonga | 1.0 km | 1217 | 53 higher | 1,634 |
| Hornsby South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hornsby | 1.0 km | 1110 | 54 lower | 534 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loreto Normanhurst a government school?
No, Loreto Normanhurst is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Loreto Normanhurst offer?
Loreto Normanhurst offers 5-12.
What is Loreto Normanhurst's ICSEA score?
Loreto Normanhurst has an ICSEA score of 1164, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Loreto Normanhurst?
Loreto Normanhurst has 1,240 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Loreto Normanhurst?
The nearest schools to Loreto Normanhurst are Normanhurst Boys High School (0.1 km), Normanhurst Public School (0.4 km), Broken Bay Cross Campus Course Centre (0.7 km).
Where is Loreto Normanhurst located?
Loreto Normanhurst is located in Normanhurst, NSW 2076. Visit the school website at http://www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au.