About the school
Normanhurst Boys High School is located in the north-western part of Sydney, conveniently close to a railway station and the main freeway north. Established in 1958, the school transitioned to a fully selective institution in 1994 and has since maintained a strong academic foundation. In the 2018 Higher School Certificate (HSC), a remarkable 54% of students achieved an ATAR over 95, with 26% scoring over 98. This level of success has led students to attain 1st place in various subjects, including 2Unit Mathematics, Geography, Software Design and Development (SDD), and Ancient History.
The school provides a comprehensive and challenging curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of all students. The experienced and dedicated teaching staff emphasises quality education, particularly for gifted and talented students within the boys' selective school framework. Normanhurst Boys High School promotes a holistic educational environment, urging students to excel academically, participate in extracurricular activities, and develop the values necessary for leadership and social justice.
In addition to its academic pursuits, the school boasts a rich extracurricular program designed to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of students. A robust welfare policy ensures that each boy is supported throughout their education. Normanhurst Boys High School remains committed to nurturing confident, principled young men who are prepared to contribute positively to society.
Mission
Grounded in the core values of integrity, responsibility, and ethical conduct, the school fosters a culture of respect, curiosity, and leadership. Through high expectations and a strong sense of community, Normanhurst Boys equips its students to become confident, principled, and proactive contributors to the world beyond school.
Location & Catchment Area
- Normanhurst Boys High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Normanhurst Public School 379 m
- B Hornsby South Public School 1.1 km
- C Clarke Road School 1.2 km
- D Normanhurst West Public School 1.2 km
- E Hornsby Girls High School 1.7 km
- F Waitara Public School 1.8 km
- G Warrawee Public School 2.0 km
- H Wahroonga Public School 2.6 km
- I Thornleigh West Public School 2.7 km
- J Turramurra Public School 2.9 km
- K Hornsby High School 3.2 km
- L Pennant Hills Public School 3.5 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 752
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 752
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1207 (percentile 99)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 1% / 3% / 21% / 75%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 0
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 90%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 58.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 121 |
| Year 8 | 125 |
| Year 9 | 124 |
| Year 10 | 120 |
| Year 11 | 134 |
| Year 12 | 128 |
| Total | 752 |
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 | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 752 | - | 1207 | 58.2 |
| 2024 | 757 | 93.9 | 1203 | 57.9 |
| 2023 | 768 | 93.5 | 1193 | 58.6 |
| 2022 | 763 | 90.9 | 1196 | 58.2 |
| 2021 | 754 | 95.8 | 1206 | 57.8 |
| 2020 | 743 | - | 1207 | 57.2 |
| 2019 | 751 | 95.3 | 1208 | 57.6 |
| 2018 | 760 | 96.6 | 1203 | 58.2 |
| 2017 | 756 | 96.6 | 1194 | 58.2 |
| 2016 | 745 | 96.8 | 1200 | 56.2 |
| 2015 | 743 | 96.8 | 1201 | 56.2 |
| 2014 | 742 | 96.8 | 1203 | 56 |
| 2013 | 729 | 97.1 | 1212 | 54.4 |
| 2012 | 734 | 95.8 | 1187 | 53.7 |
| 2011 | 735 | 97.3 | 1186 | 55.5 |
| 2010 | 726 | - | 1189 | 53.3 |
| 2009 | 711 | - | 1166 | 53 |
| 2008 | 711 | - | 1166 | 52.3 |
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.