HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
93.40
AU Guide Score
363
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
32
All Rounders
Student Count
8
Top Achievers
Student Count
1
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
Hornsby Girls High School is a selective public school located in Northern Sydney, Hornsby, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 700 students. 2025 HSC: 363 Distinguished Achievers (averaging over 2 per student, among NSW's top performers), 32 All-rounders, 8 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course. AU Guide Score: 93. Area: Chinese 23.3%, safe, house median $1.85M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Hornsby Girls High School achieved 363 Distinguished Achievers, averaging over 2 per student, among the top performers in NSW, 32 All-round Achievers, 8 Top Achievers in Course, and 1 First in Course. AU Guide rates this school 93 points. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Hornsby Girls High School is a selective public school located in Hornsby, offering Girls only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 700 students. Entry is through the Selective High School Placement Test, highly competitive.
Hornsby Girls High School 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%).
Hornsby Girls High School 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.
Hornsby Girls High School 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