Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus vs Pennant Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus
Beecroft · Independent combined · K-12
997 students · ICSEA 1173
Pennant Hills High School
Pennant Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,131 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus Beecroft NSW | Pennant Hills High School Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 314 | #72 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #120 of 1,259 | #202 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 997 | 1,131 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 556 | 517 / 614 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1173 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.4 | 81.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.7 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beecroft 2119 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arden.nsw.edu.au | pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 73.2).
- •Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Pennant Hills High School is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 997.
- •Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus has grown faster over five years (12% vs 6%).
- •Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus is a independent school while Pennant Hills High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus better than Pennant Hills High School?
On the Success Index, Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus ranks higher (79.4 vs 73.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus and Pennant Hills High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Beecroft and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pennant Hills High School has 14.0.
How do Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus and Pennant Hills High School rank in NSW?
Arden Anglican School, Junior Campus is 48th of 314 and Pennant Hills High School is 72nd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.