Barker College
Barker College is an independent secondary school in Hornsby, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1166, it sits in the 97th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,856 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% 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 Barker College compares
By ICSEA, Barker College ranks 23rd 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hornsby Girls High School, a government 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. Barker College scores 1166, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Barker College 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 Hornsby
Barker College 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 Barker College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Barker College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hornsby | 0.3 km | 1209 | 43 higher | 722 |
| Hornsby South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hornsby | 0.6 km | 1110 | 56 lower | 534 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Waitara | 0.7 km | 1153 | 13 lower | 337 |
| St Leo's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wahroonga | 0.8 km | 1113 | 53 lower | 1,055 |
| Waitara Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wahroonga | 1.2 km | 1148 | 18 lower | 972 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barker College a government school?
No, Barker College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Barker College offer?
Barker College offers K-12.
What is Barker College's ICSEA score?
Barker College has an ICSEA score of 1166, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Barker College?
Barker College has 2,856 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Barker College?
The nearest schools to Barker College are Hornsby Girls High School (0.3 km), Marri Mittigar School (0.3 km), Clarke Road School (0.4 km).
Where is Barker College located?
Barker College is located in Hornsby, NSW 2077. Visit the school website at http://www.barker.college.