Hornsby High School

Hornsby High School is a comprehensive high school in the northern suburbs of Sydney. The school's mission is to provide 'exceptional learning opportunities and specializes in the areas of technology, creative arts, sport and citizenship. In recent years Hornsby High School has consolidated its reputation as a leader in education. Many of the school's successful programs are being emulated at other schools. Programs such as Habits of the Mind, Year 7 Personal Interest Project, Whole-school Literacy and Numeracy, Gifted and Talented, Creative Arts Scholarships, and the Student Leadership Study are now entrenched in the school culture and provide an exciting range of learning opportunities. The local community has recognised the school's success and this is reflected in increasing enrolments. Hornsby High is a school where students thrive.

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New Asquith Boys and Asquith Girls High School intake areas for 2026

From 2026, Asquith Boys High School and Asquith Girls High School will become two standalone co-educational high schools with their own intake areas.

Asquith Boys High School will become Hornsby High School and Asquith Girls High School will become Asquith High School. The new names will take effect from Day 1 Term 1 2026.

In 2026, Years 7, 9 and 11 will be co-educational as aligned to the school’s new catchment areas. In 2027, each school will be fully co-educational for Years 7-12. Please refer to the questions below for more information.

Families with a child currently enrolled at their local designated school will retain the entitlement to enrol siblings at the same school, even if there are changes to the local intake area boundaries that make their home address out-of-area.

The new intake area is viewable via School Finder.

Frequently Asked Questions

My child is in Year 8 or Year 10 in 2026. Where should I enrol them?

In 2026, Years 7, 9 and 11 at Hornsby High School and Asquith High School will be co-educational as aligned to the school’s new catchment areas.

New students to the Hornsby High School and Asquith High School intake areas who are enrolling in Years 8 and 10 in 2026 will commence at the school based on its current single-sex designation. They would then transfer to the school for which they are local for 2027. Families will be supported to ensure a smooth and cost-free transition in these cases.

In 2027, each school will be fully co-educational for Years 7-12.

Will students who were enrolled prior to 2026 be required to move schools?

No student will be required to change schools.

While it is expected that most students will transition to their “local” site, a process will be established to enable students, who may have specific circumstances, to remain at their current school site.

What are the options now for parents who wish to consider a single-sex school?

Out-of-area enrolment will be considered in line with the department’s current policy. Recent changes to school boundaries and factors such as siblings are considered for out-of-area enrolment applications.

Other single-sex high school options for students include Cheltenham Girls High School and Epping Boys High School. The Selective Schools application process provides an avenue for students to be considered for Hornsby Girls High School and Normanhurst Boys High School.

How were the new intake areas developed?

The new intake areas have been developed through a consultative process with schools and communities. A number of relevant factors were considered to inform the development of the new Hornsby High School and Asquith High School intake areas including enrolment trends; opportunities to align with primary school local intake areas; public transport access; the size and utilisation rate of schools; the number of students living in each proposed intake area; and the physical capacity of schools to enrol students.

How will the NSW Government ensure the schools are fit for purpose?

The department will invest in upgrading infrastructure at the current sites to make the co-educational high schools the best possible learning environment for students.

Planned works include new signage, specialist classrooms and adjustments to the schools’ IT and administration systems, as well as toilet and changeroom facilities at both sites.

What will the schools be called?

A consultation process following departmental guidelines will take place with students, parents and staff, and the local NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), to determine the name of each co-educational school.

In line with the department’s policy, the school communities will also be consulted on issues such as uniform, logo and other important aspects of each of the schools.

Important Information and Resources

Enrolment policy

Stay informed with the  department’s enrolment policy.

Co-educational Commitment

Learn more about the NSW Government  Co-educational Commitment

Enquiries

Visit your local school’s website to learn more about enrolment options.

Upgrade: Hornsby High School upgrade

As part of the NSW Government's plan to rebuild public education, the NSW Budget is delivering record education funding, including $9.2 billion for new and upgraded schools. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education. Upgrades were completed in time for Hornsby High School (formerly Asquith Boys High School) to open as a co-educational Years 7–12 high school accepting Years 7, 9 and 11 on Day 1 Term 1 2026. All cohorts will be co-educational from 2027. The next and final stage of the upgrade will be to expand the commercial kitchen, build a new dance studio, install a new shade structure over the sports court, and install new outdoor pavilions, shade structures and seating. Minor refurbishment works to the Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) metal workshop will also be carried out. We expect this final stage of works to be completed by mid 2027.

Category:

Major works

Type:

Upgrade

Status:

In progress

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Cooler Classrooms

This school is currently being assessed against the current Cooler Classroom funding guidelines.

Type:

Program

Status:

Planning

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LED Upgrade

The $157.8 million LED Lighting Upgrade Program will install new LED lights in up to 1,000 public schools across NSW. This means reduced operating costs for schools and improved learning environments and outcomes for our students.

Type:

Program

Status:

Completed

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Maintenance

To ensure the safety, reliability and longevity of our schools, every school across NSW receives maintenance. The Department undertakes preventative and routine maintenance every year, and repairs as needed. The Department also reviews the planned maintenance program for each school every year and reviews those items that are predicted to require work to help prolong the life of the school buildings and facilities.

Type:

Program

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Schools Renewal

The $240 million Schools Renewal Program aims to accelerate projects that will improve the amenity of schools and kick start local jobs for local communities. This is a co-funded program, with each school contributing up to 50 per cent of the project cost.

Type:

Program

Status:

Completed

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Demountables

Demountables have been part of the NSW education system for many decades and will continue to be used across the state. Demountable classrooms are modern, air-conditioned rooms that provide students and teaching staff with excellent quality facilities. The learning spaces have the same range of technology that is available in permanent spaces. We review school accommodation needs each year, looking at changing enrolment patterns and other factors to prepare for the upcoming school year. This helps to identify schools that need new demountables and schools where they can removed. Most demountable movement takes place between October and February and we report our annual demountable statistics each April. Additional demountable installations can occur outside this window to support capital works and maintenance projects in schools or emergency responses to natural disasters.

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Works notification - 8 April 2025

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Works notification - 23 November 2023

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Works notification - 19 October 2023

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