About the school
Hornsby South Public School is located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land, the Darug and GuriNgai Peoples. The school has an enrolment of 563 students, including 1% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, representing a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. Notably, 76% of the students come from a language background other than English, showcasing a diverse cultural environment with 46 languages and dialects represented.
Cultural diversity is both acknowledged and celebrated throughout the students' learning journeys. The school emphasizes student wellbeing, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. Students at Hornsby South Public School have the opportunity to excel in enrichment programs that enhance their understanding of various subjects, including arts, drama, music, science, technology, and languages. Active engagement in learning is supported through a commitment to positive behaviour and a nurturing environment.
Hornsby South Public School is dedicated to promoting excellence, opportunity, and success for every student every day. It is on a Visible Learning journey, encouraging the involvement of teachers, students, and parents in the learning process. Employing data-informed practices, the school ensures that students receive differentiated and engaging learning opportunities tailored to their individual needs, thus fostering an inclusive and supportive learning community.
Mission
Hornsby South Public School is an inclusive, equitable, collaborative, and supportive learning community. Wellbeing, educational aspiration, and ongoing improvement are prioritised, ensuring every student can learn, grow, and flourish.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hornsby South Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Clarke Road School 165 m
- B Hornsby Girls High School 941 m
- C Normanhurst West Public School 1.0 km
- D Normanhurst Boys High School 1.1 km
- E Normanhurst Public School 1.1 km
- F Waitara Public School 1.6 km
- G Thornleigh West Public School 2.4 km
- H Hornsby High School 2.5 km
- I Warrawee Public School 3.0 km
- J Wahroonga Public School 3.1 km
- K Asquith High School 3.1 km
- L Hornsby North Public School 3.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 534 (259 girls, 275 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 534
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1110 (percentile 87)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 6% / 16% / 34% / 44%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 22
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 73%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 31.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 62 |
| Year 1 | 73 |
| Year 2 | 77 |
| Year 3 | 86 |
| Year 4 | 83 |
| Year 5 | 99 |
| Year 6 | 54 |
| Total | 534 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 534 | 259 | 275 | - | 1110 | 31.2 |
| 2024 | 557 | 267 | 290 | 93.7 | 1111 | 32 |
| 2023 | 555 | 267 | 288 | 93.6 | 1103 | 31.9 |
| 2022 | 566 | 280 | 286 | 91 | 1114 | 32.8 |
| 2021 | 616 | 311 | 305 | 95.6 | 1111 | 35.5 |
| 2020 | 668 | 332 | 336 | - | 1113 | 37.4 |
| 2019 | 658 | 329 | 329 | 94.4 | 1115 | 36.7 |
| 2018 | 682 | 356 | 326 | 94.9 | 1109 | 37.9 |
| 2017 | 643 | 320 | 323 | 95.4 | 1116 | 36.6 |
| 2016 | 588 | 280 | 308 | 95.1 | 1104 | 33.7 |
| 2015 | 571 | 271 | 300 | 94.4 | 1126 | 32.3 |
| 2014 | 514 | 241 | 273 | 96.7 | 1114 | 29.5 |
| 2013 | 491 | 227 | 264 | 96 | 1114 | 27.4 |
| 2012 | 477 | 225 | 252 | 94.9 | 1146 | 26 |
| 2011 | 463 | 223 | 240 | 96.5 | 1146 | 26.2 |
| 2010 | 453 | 225 | 228 | - | 1147 | 24.7 |
| 2009 | 439 | 220 | 219 | - | 1140 | 24.7 |
| 2008 | 389 | 199 | 190 | - | 1140 | 22.1 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.