Independent School

Barker College

Combined school in Hornsby, NSW

2,856
Students (2025)
1166
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
10:1
Student:Teacher

About Barker College

Barker College is a independent combined school located in Hornsby, Sydney's North Shore. The school offers education for students from K-12.

With 2856 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1166 (97th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

📍 Contact & Location

🎓 School Details

  • Type Independent
  • Level Combined (K-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 2,856 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 301 (282.6 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 257 (234.2 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1166 (97th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 1%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 1683 (59%)
Girls: 1173 (41%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 15%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 10%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
6%
21%
71%
Bottom 2% Lower 6% Upper 21% Top 71%