HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
92.90
AU Guide Score
551
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
26
All Rounders
Student Count
10
Top Achievers
Student Count
2
First in Course
Student Count
Hornsby Community & Property
Population Overview
23.3%
Chinese Population
22,462
Total Population
2,679
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,153
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
23.3%
Chinese
20.0%
English
17.7%
Aust
6.6%
Indian
5.8%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.9M
Median House
$715K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$840
3BR House
$680
2BR House
$825
3BR Unit
$680
2BR Unit
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About This School
Barker College is a independent school located in Northern Sydney, Hornsby, offering co-educational education for K-12 with approximately 2800 students. 2025 HSC: 551 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 1.2 per student, excellent results), 26 All-rounders, 10 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 92. Area: Chinese 23.3%, safe, house median $1.85M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Barker College achieved 551 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 1.2 per student, excellent results, 26 All-round Achievers, 10 Top Achievers in Course, and 2 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 92 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Barker College is an independent school located in Hornsby, offering Coed only education for K-12 with approximately 2800 students. Independent schools have higher fees; popular schools often have waiting lists.
Barker College is located in 悉尼北区, Hornsby. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 22,462, with Chinese comprising 23.30%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (23.27%), English (20.03%), Aust (17.71%), Indian (6.58%), Irish (5.81%).
Barker College is located in 悉尼北区, Hornsby. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Hornsby has a crime rate of 6,153 per 100,000, which is 0.93x the NSW average (6,635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Barker College is located in Hornsby (postcode 2077). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $1.85M, unit median $0.71M. Close to Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025