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Hornsby · New South Wales

Schools in Hornsby

There are 8 schools in Hornsby: 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 5 government schools and 3 independent schools. Government schools in Hornsby are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Hornsby

Independent primary and secondary school

Barker College

Kindergarten to Year 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Hornsby, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Hornsby

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Hornsby

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Hornsby in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 5,579 students enrolled, 697 per school on average; the largest is Barker College with 2,856.
  • 3 of the 8 schools (38%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 girls' school.
  • 1 school is fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Hornsby

  1. Barker College 2,856 students
  2. Hornsby North Public School 937 students
  3. Hornsby Girls High School 722 students
  4. Hornsby South Public School 534 students
  5. Hornsby Heights Public School 420 students
Questions

Schools in Hornsby: common questions

How many schools are there in Hornsby NSW?
There are 8 schools in Hornsby NSW, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Hornsby NSW?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 38% of all schools in Hornsby NSW.
What is the largest school in Hornsby NSW?
Barker College, with 2,856 students. Next are Hornsby North Public School (937), Hornsby Girls High School (722) and Hornsby South Public School (534).
Are there single-sex schools in Hornsby NSW?
Yes: 1 girls' school. The other 7 schools are co-educational.
Are there selective schools in Hornsby NSW?
Yes: 1 school is fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.