# Hornsby South Public School

Hornsby South Public School is a NSW government primary school in Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 534 (2025)
- **Address**: Clarke Rd, Hornsby NSW 2077
- **Phone**: (02) 9489 2410
- **Website**: https://hornsbysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: hornsbysth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 44917
- **Established**: 1952-04-01

## About

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.

Motto: "GROW WITH KNOWLEDGE"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 534 |
| 2024 | 557 |
| 2023 | 555 |
| 2022 | 566 |
| 2021 | 616 |
| 2020 | 668 |
| 2019 | 658 |
| 2018 | 682 |
| 2017 | 643 |
| 2016 | 588 |
| 2015 | 571 |
| 2014 | 514 |
| 2013 | 491 |
| 2012 | 477 |
| 2011 | 463 |
| 2010 | 453 |
| 2009 | 439 |
| 2008 | 389 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/44917-hornsby-south-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.