Barker College
Hornsby, New South Wales · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12
Barker College holds a Schools360 score of 86.3%, placing it in the Distinguished tier and 24th among New South Wales schools assessed. Local day fees for 2026 range from $30,600 to $44,720 a year across year levels, as published by the school.
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Distinguished tier
a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas
S360 score: 86.3%
Barker College is a co-educational, Anglican, Mega school from Prep to Year 12 in Hornsby, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Institutional Excellence, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.
Schools360 scoring overview
The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- Anglican
- Year range
- Prep to Year 12
- Gender
- Co-ed
- Boarding
- Yes
- Total enrolments
- 2,798
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
- Location
- Hornsby, New South Wales
ICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.
Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
NAPLAN
Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.
2025 NAPLAN results
| Year level | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | 489(+51) | 479(+37) | 472(+39) | 499(+51) | 489(+53) |
| Year 5 | 554(+33) | 542(+34) | 545(+35) | 575(+43) | 577(+53) |
| Year 7 | 610(+44) | 600(+31) | 591(+31) | 619(+50) | 638(+62) |
| Year 9 | 625(+29) | 638(+27) | 612(+26) | 643(+49) | 658(+53) |
- Year level
- Year 3
- Reading
- 489(+51)
- Writing
- 479(+37)
- Spelling
- 472(+39)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 499(+51)
- Numeracy
- 489(+53)
- Year level
- Year 5
- Reading
- 554(+33)
- Writing
- 542(+34)
- Spelling
- 545(+35)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 575(+43)
- Numeracy
- 577(+53)
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 610(+44)
- Writing
- 600(+31)
- Spelling
- 591(+31)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 619(+50)
- Numeracy
- 638(+62)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 625(+29)
- Writing
- 638(+27)
- Spelling
- 612(+26)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 643(+49)
- Numeracy
- 658(+53)
Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
Senior secondary results
Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| ATAR 95 and over | 21.0% |
| ATAR 90 and over | 40.0% |
| HSC success rate | 29.7% |
| SMH Rank | #37 |
- Result
- ATAR 95 and over
- Figure
- 21.0%
- Result
- ATAR 90 and over
- Figure
- 40.0%
- Result
- HSC success rate
- Figure
- 29.7%
- Result
- SMH Rank
- Figure
- #37
Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.
Ranked alongside
Barker College sits 24th in the New South Wales ranking.
- Directly above: 23rd, Meriden School
- Directly below: 24th, St Scholastica's College
Also ranked on these lists
- Best private schools in Australia
- Best private co-ed schools in Australia
- Best private independent schools in Australia
- Best private boarding schools in Australia
- Best private co-ed schools in New South Wales
- Best private independent schools in New South Wales
- Best private boarding schools in New South Wales
2026 fees
Tuition only. Levies and other charges, where the school states them, are listed separately below.
| Year level | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Prep | $30,600 |
| Year 1 | $32,150 |
| Year 2 | $32,150 |
| Year 3 | $35,440 |
| Year 4 | $36,420 |
| Year 5 | $38,880 |
| Year 6 | $38,880 |
| Year 7 | $42,300 |
| Year 8 | $42,300 |
| Year 9 | $42,300 |
| Year 10 | $44,720 |
| Year 11 | $44,720 |
| Year 12 | $44,720 |
- Local day students fees, 2026
- Year level
- Prep
- Annual fee
- $30,600
- Year level
- Year 1
- Annual fee
- $32,150
- Year level
- Year 2
- Annual fee
- $32,150
- Year level
- Year 3
- Annual fee
- $35,440
- Year level
- Year 4
- Annual fee
- $36,420
- Year level
- Year 5
- Annual fee
- $38,880
- Year level
- Year 6
- Annual fee
- $38,880
- Year level
- Year 7
- Annual fee
- $42,300
- Year level
- Year 8
- Annual fee
- $42,300
- Year level
- Year 9
- Annual fee
- $42,300
- Year level
- Year 10
- Annual fee
- $44,720
- Year level
- Year 11
- Annual fee
- $44,720
- Year level
- Year 12
- Annual fee
- $44,720
Additional information on fees
In addition to tuition, this school charges additional levies. Contact the school for a full schedule.
Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.
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Common questions
What year levels does Barker College teach?
Barker College teaches Prep to Year 12.
Is Barker College a boys, girls or co-ed school?
Barker College is a Co-ed school.
What sector is Barker College in?
Barker College is classified as Independent.
Does Barker College offer boarding?
Yes, Barker College offers boarding.
How many students attend Barker College?
Barker College has 2,798 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at Barker College?
Barker College's student to teacher ratio is 9.7 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does Barker College sit in?
Barker College sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.
What is Barker College's strongest area on Schools360?
Barker College's strongest area is Institutional Excellence, reaching Elite tier.
Where does Barker College rank?
Barker College ranks 24th among private schools in New South Wales.
Where is Barker College located?
Barker College is located in Hornsby, New South Wales.